A passenger has died and three other individuals were hospitalised following a single-vehicle collision in Victoria's west on Sunday night. According to ABC News Australia, the incident occurred just before 10pm when a car left the roadway and struck a tree near the intersection of Skipton and Doveton streets in Ballarat.
Emergency services responded to the scene, where the front seat passenger succumbed to their injuries. The driver sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported by air to a hospital for urgent medical care. Two additional passengers traveling in the vehicle sustained minor injuries and were also taken to hospital.
Detectives have launched an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities are appealing to witnesses or anyone possessing relevant information to come forward and contact CrimeStoppers.
