A man has died following a crash in Hedley on 14 March.
Police and emergency services were called to a crash on South Gippsland Highway about 8.30am.
It’s believed that a car veered off the road and hit a driveway crossover.
The car flipped over and collided with a drainpipe coming to rest in a paddock near the highway.
The car then caught fire.
Passers-by rendered assistance and extinguished the fire.
The driver and sole occupant of a car, a 72-year-old Port Welshpool man sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital but later died.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
