July 13, 2025

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Incident Overview
A second person has died following a devastating crash in Wantirna South, Melbourne, where a car driven by a 91-year-old woman mounted the footpath and struck a family of three. The incident occurred on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at approximately 12:20 pm. A 59-year-old woman died at the scene, and on Saturday, July 12, her 60-year-old husband succumbed to life-threatening injuries sustained in the crash. Their two-year-old grandson survived with non-life-threatening injuries.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025 (approximately 12:20 pm)
  • Second Death Confirmed: Saturday, July 12, 2025
  • Location: Coleman Road, Wantirna South, Melbourne, Victoria

Vehicles Involved

  • Toyota Yaris – driven by a 91-year-old woman; lost control, struck pedestrians, and crashed into a park bench

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 59-year-old woman (grandmother) died at the scene.
    • 60-year-old man (grandfather) died in hospital on July 12 from injuries sustained in the crash.
  • Other Injuries:
    • 2-year-old boy sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
    • 91-year-old female driver suffered minor injuries and remains under investigation. She has not yet been formally interviewed.

Emergency Response
Emergency services responded promptly. Fire, ambulance, and police attended the scene. The crash occurred near a park, where the vehicle came to rest after travelling approximately 200 metres post-impact. A crime scene was established.

Investigation
Victoria Police’s Major Collision Investigation Unit is actively investigating. Key focus areas include:

  • Driver capacity and potential loss of control on the downhill section of Coleman Road
  • Vehicle mechanics and external factors contributing to the incident
  • Whether licensing and driver testing for elderly individuals should be revisited

A full report will be prepared for the Coroner. Reference has been made to the crash contributing to a concerning spike in road trauma in Victoria, with 14 deaths recorded in seven days.

Community Impact
This double fatality has profoundly impacted the Wantirna South and broader Victorian community. Public discussion has reignited over road safety and elderly driver regulations. Family and friends have expressed heartbreak, and police have labelled the event “an absolute tragedy.”

Witnesses/Appeals
Victoria Police continue to appeal for public assistance. Anyone with dashcam footage or who witnessed the crash on Coleman Road around 12:15–12:30 pm on July 10, 2025, is urged to contact: