By Derek Schlennstedt
A windy section of the Healesville-Kooweerup road where two people died and three others were injured in April has become the focus of police investigation after another life was lost on the road, only 100 metres from the last fatal crash.
The fatal crash which occurred on Sunday 3 September has sparked calls for VicRoads to urgently address the dangerous stretch of road.
The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still being investigated, however it is believed the car was travelling along Healesville-Kooweerup Road around 3.40pm when it lost control around a bend and collided with an oncoming vehicle.
The female driver of the first vehicle is believed to have sustained minor injuries, while her male passenger died at the scene. Both are believed to be from Donvale.
The male driver and sole occupant of the second vehicle also sustained minor injuries.
Detective Sergeant Darren Williams from the Major Collision Unit said he had attended the previous fatality in April and that the regularity of incidents along the stretch of road was cause for action.
“Having to attend another fatal well within 100 metres of the other one is obviously concerning,” Det Sgt Williams said.
“The causation for this crash is still under investigation and I understand too that the road was wet – whether that played a part in this crash we are yet to determine.”
The crash occurred between Dalry and Symes road with police, ambulance and CFA services attending.
Det Sgt Williams hopes that VicRoads will address the dangerous stretch of road soon.
“You only have to go out there and see the amount of run-offs into the grass verges to see that this area is a concern and should be addressed as soon as possible.”
