February 10, 2026

Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving cars, motorcycles, trucks, busses, cyclists and trams throughout Australia to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for drivers, riders, passengers, pedestrians. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of road accident compensation claims.

Incident Overview
A woman has died after the car she was driving collided with a truck at an intersection in Wallan, just north of Melbourne. The crash occurred about 3.20am and the car rolled following the impact. The woman was critically injured and pronounced dead at the scene, while the truck driver was not injured.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026 (about 3.20am)
  • Location: Hume Highway and Wallan-Whittlesea Road intersection, Wallan, VIC

Vehicles Involved

  • Passenger car driven by a woman, which rolled after the collision
  • Truck driven by a man

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • Adult woman, Wallan, driver of the car, pronounced dead at the scene
  • Injuries:
    • Adult man, truck driver, uninjured

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended shortly after the crash and the woman was declared deceased at the scene.
  • No hospital transport was required for the truck driver, who was not injured.
  • All southbound lanes of the Hume Highway were closed until about 9am while police responded and investigated, with traffic impacted during the closure.

Police Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision at the intersection, including the movements of both vehicles before impact. The exact cause of the crash and any contributing factors have not been confirmed.

  • No charges have been announced.
  • No court appearances have been announced.

Community Impact
The fatal crash caused significant disruption on the Hume Highway, with southbound lanes closed for several hours during the morning. Police noted the death is the 25th recorded on Victorian roads this year.

Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash, has dashcam footage, or can assist with information about the vehicles’ movements to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.