November 18, 2024

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Incident Overview

A silver Ford Transit van was involved in a crash on the Princes Freeway in Little River, Victoria, after an alleged road rage incident with a dark-colored hatchback. The incident occurred on October 17, 2024, and resulted in the van spinning out of control and hitting a guard rail.

Location and Time

The incident began around 9:10 pm on the Princes Freeway in Little River, Victoria. The crash itself occurred near the exit between Forsyth Road and Little River.

Vehicles Involved

Two vehicles were involved: a silver Ford Transit van and a dark-colored hatchback.

Incident Description

The hatchback allegedly began following the van and attempting to sideswipe it near the Palmers Road overpass. The hatchback eventually succeeded in sideswiping the van near the Little River exit, causing the van to spin out of control and crash into a guard rail. The hatchback then fled the scene.

Injuries

The driver of the van was not injured in the crash.

Emergency Response

The report does not mention any specific emergency response. However, it is likely that police attended the scene to investigate the crash.

Investigation

Police are investigating the incident and have released grainy dashcam footage of a car appearing to sideswipe the van.

Witnesses/Appeals

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the police.

Community Impact

This incident highlights the dangers of road rage and the potential consequences of aggressive driving behavior. It also serves as a reminder for drivers to remain calm and avoid engaging in road rage incidents.

Contributing Factors

The primary contributing factor appears to be the aggressive and dangerous driving behavior of the hatchback driver, who allegedly sideswiped the van, leading to the crash.