August 4, 2025

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Incident Overview
An 18-year-old woman has died following a fatal crash involving a hatchback and a ute towing a trailer in the Latrobe Valley region near the Yallourn Power Station. The collision occurred in foggy conditions on Monday morning, 4 August 2025.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, 4 August 2025
  • Crash Time: Approximately 8:40am
  • Location: Latrobe River Road, near Yallourn Power Station, VIC

Vehicles Involved

  • Red hatchback (driven by deceased)
  • White ute towing a trailer (driven by a 27-year-old man)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Deceased: 18-year-old female driver of the hatchback, died at the scene
  • Injured: 27-year-old male driver of the ute, transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

Crash Description
According to Victoria Police, the crash occurred during extreme fog. The hatchback and the ute towing a trailer collided on Latrobe River Road. The young woman was declared deceased at the scene. The incident took place near the Yallourn Power Station in the Latrobe Valley.

Road and Traffic Impacts

  • Latrobe River Road was closed in both directions
  • Emergency services and collision investigators remained on scene throughout the day

Investigation
Victoria Police’s Major Collision Unit is leading the Investigation. Officers are expected to remain at the site for an extended period to determine the exact cause of the crash.

Witnesses/Appeals
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam footage is urged to contact Victoria Police or Crime Stoppers.

Contact Details

  • Crime Stoppers VIC: 1800 333 000
  • Online Reporting: [crimestoppersvic.com.au](https://crimestoppersvic.com.au)