April 23, 2025

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Incident Overview
A teenage boy tragically lost his life following a collision between an e-scooter and a Ford utility vehicle (ute) on Lyons Street in Terang , Victoria, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 , at approximately 6:40 pm .

The boy sustained life-threatening injuries in the crash and was airlifted to the hospital for emergency treatment but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. The male driver of the Ford ute was not injured and remained at the scene to assist authorities.

Victoria Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and have appealed for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 (approximately 6:40 pm).
  • Location: Lyons Street, Terang, Victoria (northeast of Warrnambool).

Vehicles Involved

  • An **e-scooter** ridden by a teenage boy (deceased).
  • A **Ford utility vehicle (ute)** driven by a male who was not injured.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality: A teenage boy died after being airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries sustained in the crash.
  • No injuries reported for the male driver of the Ford ute.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the scene promptly to provide life-saving treatment to the teenage boy.
  • The boy was airlifted to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

“The male driver of the Ford utility was not injured and stopped at the scene.”
— Victoria Police statement

Police Investigation
The Victoria Police are conducting an investigation into the crash, focusing on:

  • The sequence of events leading to the collision between the e-scooter and the Ford ute.
  • Road conditions, signage, and visibility at the time of the incident.
  • Potential factors such as speed, distraction, or mechanical failure involving either party.

Authorities are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam/CCTV footage to assist with inquiries.

“Anyone who witnessed the crash, with CCTV, dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.”
— Victoria Police appeal

Appeal for Information
The community is urged to assist authorities by providing any information that could help determine the cause of the crash:

  • Crime Stoppers Victoria: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
  • Witnesses are encouraged to share dashcam footage, CCTV recordings, or any observations about the vehicles involved or the behavior of the drivers/rider.

Community Impact
This tragic incident has deeply affected the local community in Terang , particularly given the increasing popularity of e-scooters and their interaction with motor vehicles. The loss of a young life underscores the need for greater awareness of road safety, especially concerning vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.