MCIU investigate fatal collision in Red Hill

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Red Hill last night.

Detectives believe the two cars were travelling in opposite directions on Arthurs Seat Road when the head on collision occurred, on Tuesday 5 December, about 5pm.

The male passenger of the Toyota Yaris involved, who is believed aged in his early 20s, sadly died at the scene.

The 23-year-old male driver of the same vehicle has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition and is under police guard.

The 44-year-old male driver and only occupant of the other car, a Toyota Landcruiser, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police cordoned off the area and detectives from MCIU are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision.

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