General News
9 March, 2025
Man charged following Dimboola collision
A South Australian man has appeared in the Horsham Magistrates' Court on Wednesday in relation to a fatal collision near Dimboola.
On Monday, March 3, a Toyota Hilux towing a hay bailer and a Mazda sedan allegedly collided on the Western Highway at about 5pm.
The driver of the sedan, an 80-year-old Nhill woman, died at the scene.
Her passenger, an 85-year-old Nhill man, was airlifted to Grampians Health with serious injuries.
Emergency services, including Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, Country Fire Authority and SES attended the scene.
The driver of the Toyota, a 58-year-old South Australian man was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
He was arrested and charged with dangerous driving causing death, careless driving and other traffic related offences on March 4.
The investigation into the collision remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.