Police investigate fatal crash in Beaconsfield

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal crash in Beaconsfield this morning.

It is understood a car crashed into a tree on Old Princes Highway about 12.15am.

Emergency services worked on a female passenger, but she was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A male passenger in the car was airlifted to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The male driver, a 30-year-old Pakenham man, was arrested at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, has dashcam/CCTV footage or further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link

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