Three-Year-Old Boy and Parents Killed After Truck Collision – Stoneleigh, VIC – 11 November 2025

Incident Overview
A three-year-old boy and his parents have been killed after their car collided with a B-double truck in Stoneleigh, western Victoria, on Tuesday morning, 11 November 2025.

Emergency services were called to the scene at the intersection of Mount William Road and Eurambeen-Streatham Road, approximately 45 minutes west of Ballarat, at around 9:30am.

Initial investigations by Victoria Police suggest the family’s sedan failed to stop at a stop sign and was T-boned by the truck, which had right of way. The force of the collision caused the car to spin several times before landing on its passenger side.

A 61-year-old woman, the child’s grandmother, was trapped in the wreckage and later airlifted to The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne in a critical condition. She is the sole survivor.

The father (41), mother (31), and three-year-old boy—believed to be from the Geelong region—were declared deceased at the scene.

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

Location and Time

• Crash Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 (approximately 9:30am)
• Location: Mount William Road and Eurambeen-Streatham Road intersection, Stoneleigh, Western Victoria

Vehicles Involved

• Family Sedan — occupied by two adults, one child, and the child’s grandmother.
• B-double Truck — driven by a local man travelling an empty return route to his depot.

Injuries/Fatalities

• Fatalities:
  • A 41-year-old man (driver) — deceased at the scene.
  • A 31-year-old woman (front passenger) — deceased at the scene.
  • A 3-year-old boy (rear passenger) — deceased at the scene.
• Critical Injuries:
  • A 61-year-old woman (rear passenger) — airlifted to The Alfred Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
• Minor Injuries:
  • Truck driver — a local man in his 40s sustained minor injuries and was taken to Ballarat Base Hospital. He has cooperated fully with police and is not believed to be at fault.

Emergency Response

• Victoria Police, paramedics, and CFA crews responded swiftly to the collision.
• The grandmother was trapped for an extended period before being freed by emergency responders.
• Paramedics provided critical on-scene care before she was airlifted to Melbourne for further treatment.
• The truck driver was assessed at the scene for minor injuries and later transported to hospital for observation.
• The crash site was described by investigators as “catastrophic,” with the car crushed on its side and debris spread across both lanes.

“We believe the car has travelled through the stop sign. The truck had right of way. There’s nothing to indicate excessive speed was a factor.” — Detective Inspector Craig McEvoy

Police Investigation
The Victoria Police Major Collision Investigation Unit (MCIU) is conducting a detailed analysis into the circumstances leading to the fatal crash.

Early findings confirm:

• The car **failed to stop at the signposted intersection**, entering the truck’s path.
• The **truck driver had right of way** and was travelling within the legal speed limit.
• There is **no indication of excessive speed, mechanical fault, or negligence** on the part of the truck driver.

Investigators are focusing on driver inattention and possible human error as contributing factors. The car and truck have both been seized for forensic mechanical inspection.

The intersection remains closed as police reconstruct the incident.

Community Impact
The loss of an entire young family has sent shockwaves through Stoneleigh and the Geelong community, where the victims are believed to have lived.

Local residents and first responders have described the crash as one of the most devastating in recent years, with counselling services made available for emergency crews involved in the response.

This tragedy comes as Victoria’s road toll rises to 247 fatalities in 2025, six higher than the same period in the previous year. Police are again urging drivers to exercise caution, especially at rural intersections with limited visibility.

“It’s a rural road. There are stop sign precautions and warning signs before the intersection, and it appears those haven’t been followed.” — Detective Inspector Craig McEvoy

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage taken near the intersection of Mount William Road and Eurambeen-Streatham Road between 9:00am and 10:00am on 11 November 2025.

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