Rye fatal collision

Police are investigating a fatal two car collision in Rye last night (13 January).

It is believed the vehicles collided at the intersection of Hygeia and Bimble Streets about 10pm.

There were five occupants in the first vehicle, one male has died at the scene, two females have been taken to hospital in a critical condition and a male and female are being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The male driver and only occupant of the second vehicle has been taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The occupants of both vehicles are yet to be formally identified at this stage.

The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are being investigated by Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or with further information or dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Provisional Lives Lost:

2020: 8

2019: 7

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