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Echuca man dies in Heathcote collision

By Ivy Jensen

Apr 1, 2021

POLICE are continuing to investigate after an Echuca man was killed in a two-car collision in Heathcote on Thursday morning.

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Investigators believe the driver of a blue Holden Commodore, travelling north along the Northern Hwy, struck the back of a black Ford utility before crashing into a tree about 5.20am.

The driver of the Holden sedan, a 23-year-old Echuca man died at the scene.

His passenger, a 14-year-old girl, was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the ute, a 56-year-old Heathcote man, was uninjured.

Police are investigating whether the Holden Commodore, with NSW registration plates, was stolen from a Moama address last week.

Anyone who saw the crash, has dashcam footage or any other information that could help police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

This brings Victoria's road death toll to 62, which is five less than last year.

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