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Incident Overview
Victoria Police said a 22-year-old Pakenham man was expected to be charged on summons after officers investigated a car colliding with a bridge pylon on Saturday 20 June 2026. The available reports concern the police response and allegations; they do not record any finding of guilt.
Location and Time
Police said the incident occurred on Irving Road near Falling Water Drive, Pakenham, at about 10am. The published information does not identify the precise bridge structure or provide a collision-report number.
People and Vehicles Involved
Police identified the driver as a 22-year-old man from Pakenham. The reporting described one car, which police said belonged to his mother; it did not provide the vehicle’s make, model or registration. No other road user was identified in the material reviewed.
Injuries and Fatalities
The police account republished by Mirage News and the contemporaneous 7NEWS report did not describe injuries or fatalities. This article therefore does not state that anyone was injured.
Emergency Response
Witnesses reported the collision to police. Officers attended and, after the driver was said to have left on foot, searched the nearby area before locating him at a relative’s home. He was taken into custody, according to the reports.
Police Investigation
Police alleged the car had been travelling at speed before it mounted a nature strip, became airborne, passed through metal bollards and struck the pylon. They further alleged a breath-test reading of 0.15, driving while suspended, and that a small quantity of cocaine was located in the car. Police said the man was released and was expected to face drink-driving and other traffic-related charges on summons. Those allegations remain to be determined by a court.
Appeal for Information
No public appeal for witnesses, dashcam footage or other information was identified in the source material reviewed. Anyone with relevant information can contact Victoria Police through its usual reporting channels.
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