Three-Year-Old Boy and Parents Killed After Truck Collision in Stoneleigh – Western Victoria – 10 November 2025

Incident Overview
A three-year-old boy and his parents have tragically died following a car and truck collision in Stoneleigh, western Victoria, on Monday, November 10, 2025. The crash occurred at the intersection of Mount William Road and Eurambeen-Streatham Road, around 45 minutes west of Ballarat.

Emergency services were called to the scene just after 9:30 am after reports that a family sedan had failed to stop at a stop sign and was T-boned by a B-double truck. The family’s vehicle rolled several times before coming to rest on its side.

A 61-year-old woman, the boy’s grandmother, was trapped in the wreckage and airlifted to The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne with life-threatening injuries. She remains the sole survivor of the crash.

Police confirmed that the truck driver, who was local to the area, sustained minor injuries and was taken to Ballarat Base Hospital for assessment. Officers said there was no evidence of wrongdoing or speeding on the part of the truck driver.

“It’s a terrible scene … one life lost is one too many. It appears that unfortunately the stop signs and the precautions haven’t been followed.” — Detective Inspector Craig McEvoy, Victoria Police

Location and Time

• Crash Date: Monday, November 10, 2025 (approximately 9:30 am)
• Location: Intersection of Mount William Road and Eurambeen-Streatham Road, Stoneleigh, Western Victoria

Vehicles Involved

• Family sedan (make/model unconfirmed) — carrying four occupants, including a three-year-old boy, his parents, and grandmother.
• B-double truck — driven by a local man returning to his depot with empty trailers.

Injuries/Fatalities

• Fatalities:
  • Father, 41, from Geelong region — driver of the car, killed instantly.
  • Mother, 31, from Geelong region — front passenger, died at the scene.
  • Son, 3, — rear seat passenger, died at the scene.
• Critical Injuries:
  • Grandmother — trapped in the wreckage; airlifted to The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, in life-threatening condition.
• Minor Injuries:
  • Truck driver — sustained shock and minor physical injuries; taken to Ballarat Hospital and later released.

Emergency Response

• Police, paramedics, and CFA rescue teams attended the crash site shortly after 9:30 am.
• Emergency crews worked to free the grandmother from the wreckage of the overturned vehicle.
• Air ambulance transported the surviving woman to Melbourne while roads were closed in all directions.
• The truck and car remain at the scene pending mechanical and collision analysis by Major Crash investigators.

“The car spun several times before landing on its passenger side. The truck had right of way, and there’s nothing to indicate excessive speed was a factor.” — Detective Inspector Craig McEvoy

Police Investigation
Victoria Police’s Major Collision Investigation Unit is leading the inquiry. Preliminary findings indicate the family’s car failed to stop at the intersection’s stop sign, leading to the fatal impact.

Investigators are considering factors such as:

• Possible **driver inattention or fatigue** prior to the intersection.
• Whether signage visibility or road design contributed to the failure to stop.
• Potential mechanical failure in the family’s vehicle.

Police confirmed the truck driver was not at fault, citing compliance with speed limits and the truck’s right of way. The crash occurred on a familiar route for the driver, who was returning with empty trailers.

The family, from the Geelong region, had been travelling through western Victoria at the time of the incident. Their next of kin are being notified.

Community Impact
The tragedy has deeply shaken the rural communities surrounding Stoneleigh and Ballarat, where emergency services described the crash as “confronting.”

With 247 fatalities recorded on Victorian roads so far this year — six more than at the same time in 2024 — police are again urging motorists to take extra care at rural intersections.

“It’s a rural road with clear signage. Unfortunately, the stop sign and warning signs weren’t followed. This is a devastating reminder of how unforgiving country roads can be.” — Victoria Police

Grief counselling services have been extended to first responders and community members affected by the crash.

Appeal for Information
Victoria Police are urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the Stoneleigh area between 9:00 am and 10:00 am to contact:

• Crime Stoppers VIC: Call 1800 333 000 or submit information online via [www.crimestoppersvic.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au).