A MAN has died after a car crash in Pearcedale earlier this month. An 87-year-old man and a 85-year-old Pearcedale woman were taken to hospital after a Toyota Camry collided with a Mitsubishi Triton at the intersection of Baxter-Tooradin Road and Craig Road at around 8am on 11 January. The man, who police say was driving the Toyota, died on 18 January. The passenger’s injuries were non-life-threatening. The Mitsubishi driver, a 24-year-old Chelsea woman, was uninjured.
As of 22 January, there have been 22 deaths on Victorian roads in 2025. That figure is nearly a 30 percent increase from the same time last year. Transport Accident Commission CEO Tracey Slatter said the increased number of deaths is concerning, and that “it is crucial for everyone to play their role in keeping the roads safe”.
“We’ve already seen too many lives lost on our roads this year and we don’t want that to continue,” she said. “Every Victorian has a role to play in keeping people safe on our roads; slow down, put the phone away, wear a seatbelt and never drive while affected by drugs or alcohol. “There is nothing more important than arriving at your destination safely, and we need to look out for each other on the roads and make sure every journey is a safe one.”
A report will be prepared for the coroner on the Pearcedale crash. Police are investigating, and have asked any witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 29 January 2025