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Tragic Outcome: Elderly Man Dies Following Yarram Intersection Collision

23 April 2024 · about 9:00am · Yarram, VIC

Published 3 May 2024 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
23 Apr 2024Tuesday, about 9:00am
Where
Yarram, VIC
Type
Two-vehicle collision
Killed
1 personOne driver, male, 80 years old
Investigation
Victoria PoliceVictoria Police are leading the investigation into the collision.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at approximately 9:00 am, a serious two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Woranga School Road and South Gippsland Highway in Yarram, Victoria. An 80-year-old man driving a Ford XT was struck by a Toyota HiLux. The elderly driver was transported to hospital with critical injuries and sadly succumbed to those injuries on Monday, April 29, 2024, more than a week after the collision.

Location and Time

The collision occurred at the intersection of Woranga School Road and South Gippsland Highway in Yarram, Victoria, at approximately 9:00 am on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: Ford XT
  • Driver: 80-year-old male (deceased in hospital, April 29, 2024)

Vehicle 2

  • Make/Model: Toyota HiLux
  • Driver: 25-year-old male from Maffra
  • Passenger: 28-year-old male from Perry Bridge

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • 80-year-old male driver of the Ford XT (deceased at hospital, April 29, 2024, following injuries sustained in the collision)

Injuries

  • None reported among occupants of the Toyota HiLux.

Emergency Response

Emergency responders attended the scene immediately following the collision. The critically injured 80-year-old driver was transported to hospital, where he received medical care for over a week before his injuries proved fatal.

Investigation

Victoria Police are leading the investigation into the collision. Authorities are examining the crash dynamics and gathering CCTV and dashcam footage from the area to establish the circumstances of the incident. Witnesses to the collision are urged to come forward with any information that may assist investigators.

Appeal for Information

Victoria Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit information online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. Dashcam footage from the area is particularly sought to assist with the investigation.

Source
Crime Stoppers on: 1800 333 000

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