By Renee Wood
Tragically a man in his 50s has died at the scene of a crash on the Black Spur on Saturday 23 July.
Just after 3pm the vehicle veered off Maroondah Highway, passed the Fernshaw Reserve, where it hit a tree, rolled and stopped on its roof.
Emergency services were called to the scene with Healesville SES, Healesville CFA and Badger Creek CFA responding alongside Ambulance Victoria and Victoria Police.
Andrew Worley, Healesville SES Unit Controller, said upon arrival passers-by had removed the 51 year old Buxton man and were conducting CPR.
“There was a passer-by who started CPR on the casualty before any emergency services arrive,” Mr Worley said.
“There was a number of people that called, at least a couple of people helped get the driver out of the vehicle and start CPR.”
SES, CFA and police assisted paramedics with CPR but unfortunately he passed away on scene.
“The car was on its roof and there was quite a lot of damage in the front of the vehicle,” he said.
Maroondah Highway was closed for some time after the incident as police investigated.
Mr Worley said crews remained on scene until the coroner arrived around 6pm.
The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or with dashcam footage or further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
