March 15, 2026

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Incident Overview
A teenage boy has been charged following a fatal crash involving an allegedly stolen grey Skoda in Melbourne’s south-west. Police allege the Skoda was pursuing a Toyota sedan and deliberately rear-ended it before crashing and rolling several times, killing a 15-year-old passenger.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, 13 March 2026 (around midnight)
  • Location: Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing, VIC

Vehicles Involved

  • Grey Skoda (allegedly stolen; carrying multiple teenagers)
  • Toyota sedan (allegedly being pursued)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 15-year-old boy, passenger in the Skoda, thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene.
  • Injuries:
    • 16-year-old girl, passenger in the Skoda, suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the crash scene on Derrimut Road after the Skoda rolled several times.
  • The seriously injured 16-year-old girl was taken to hospital, where she remains.
  • The Skoda was removed from the scene later on Friday.

Police Investigation
Police allege the Skoda was stolen in Maidstone earlier in the week and was involved in an attempted carjacking, pursuing a Toyota sedan before colliding with it from behind. Investigators say seven teenagers were in the Skoda and that four fled the scene; police are continuing to search for additional passengers. Police also say an edged weapon was found at the scene and a quantity of alcohol was located inside the vehicle.

  • A 17-year-old boy has been charged in relation to the crash.
  • Court appearances have not been detailed in the available information.

Community Impact
The death of a teenage passenger and the alleged circumstances surrounding the crash have caused distress in Melbourne’s south-west, with police continuing to search for people who fled the scene.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information, including dashcam or CCTV from the area around Derrimut Road at the time, to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.