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Girl, 11, Dies After Wantirna South Crash as Failure to Give Way Probed

Police are investigating restraint compliance in the Corolla as the major collision inquiry continues.

Overview

  • Police confirmed the 11-year-old girl died Friday night after being taken to the Royal Children’s Hospital in critical condition.
  • The crash occurred about 8:20pm Thursday at High Street Road and Wallace Road, involving a Toyota Corolla and a Nissan Skyline.
  • A four-year-old boy from the Corolla remains seriously injured but stable at the Royal Children’s Hospital.
  • Investigators say it appears the 38-year-old Corolla driver failed to give way and are examining whether the children were properly restrained.
  • The Corolla driver suffered minor injuries, a male passenger was uninjured, and two 18-year-old men from the Nissan were treated at Maroondah Hospital for minor injuries as police seek dashcam footage and witnesses.