Police Charge Man After Fatal Collision In Heathmere

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Heathmere on Saturday night.

It is alleged a Hyundai Kona wagon and a Toyota Hilux ute collided on the Princes Highway about 6.35pm on 2 November.

The driver of the Hyundai, a 78-year-old Portland woman, died at the scene.

The ute driver and his passenger, both 20-year-old French national males, were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives charged the driver with dangerous driving causing death yesterday.

He was bailed to appear at Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court today.

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