Driver dies in Gorae West collision

Sadly another motorist has died on our roads this evening following a collision between a car and a truck, north-west of Portland., Victoria Police say

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision which occurred on Portland-Nelson Road in Gorae West, between Holmes and Maccuspies Road’s, just before 9pm.

The driver of the car, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.

The male truck driver was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Portland-Nelson Road will be closed for some time, between Foleys and Beaugleholes Road’s, while police process the scene

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Lives lost

2016: 205

2015: 173

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