GV Hwy crash claims life

By Bree Harding

Nov 5, 2024

A person has died in a Melbourne Cup Day collision on the Goulburn Valley Hwy.

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It is understood a truck and car collided at Koonoomoo just after 6pm on Tuesday, November 5.

Police said the driver of the car died at the scene.

They are yet to be formally identified.

The man driving the truck stopped at the scene.

He was physically uninjured, police said.

The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined.

Police investigations are ongoing.

It is the third road-related fatality in the Goulburn Valley in as many days.

∎ Anyone who witnessed or has footage of the collision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

By Bree Harding

Senior journalist

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