By Tanya Steele
Police are investigating after a car crashed into a high school building in Healesville on 18 June.
It is believed the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle crashed into the Healesville High School building on McGregor Avenue about 9.45am on Sunday 18 June.
A spokesperson from Ambulance Victoria confirmed that the 37-year-old man with upper body injuries was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition later in the day.
Healesville CFA Captain Graeme Bates said the CFA and Healesville SES were on scene and assisted the ambulance and police teams at the time.
“We also secured the area and made sure the building structure and car were secure,” he said.
Healesville High School has released information to its school community stating that the driver of the vehicle was a parent of a student at the school and that their thoughts are with the family at this time.
The damaged school building has been deemed in need of repair by the Victorian School Building Authority and there will be no access to that area of the school for the foreseeable future.
Police are asking anyone with information, CCTV/dashcam footage or who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppers.com.au
