Echuca man confirmed as victim in Kialla West crash

Jul 22, 2019

An Echuca man has been confirmed as the victim of a fatal collision in Kialla West yesterday.

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Emergency services were called to the Goulburn Valley Hwy following reports a car had left the roadway and struck a tree just after 4pm.

A 30-year-old Echuca man, who was a passenger in the Holden Commodore, died at the scene.

Detective Sergeant Paul Lineham from the Major Collision Investigation Unit said police believe the car was following behind a B-double truck which attempted to merge back into a single lane.

"The car following behind that truck has braked heavily. The 26-year-old driver of that car has lost control of the vehicle...and gone into a tree," he said.

"As a result a 30-year-old Echuca man has died."

The 26-year-old female driver was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who saw the crash or has dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.gov.au

By McPherson Media Group