A deadly collision on Portland-Nelson Road has sparked a police investigation, authorities announced yesterday.
Emergency services responded to a call shortly before 5 pm, discovering a car and a truck involved in the fatal crash.
The driver of the car succumbed to injuries at the scene, while the truck’s driver escaped unharmed.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain unclear, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause.
Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in the investigation, urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashboard or CCTV footage to contact Crime Stoppers at `1800 333 000` or submit a confidential report online at `www.crimestoppersvic.com.au`.
Anyone with information can make a difference in helping investigators piece together the events leading up to the tragic incident.