Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a multi-vehicle collision in Pakenham South which has sadly claimed the lives of two people.
Investigators believe a white utility collided head-on with a silver SUV on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road about 8am 4 January.
The female driver of the SUV sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.
Tragically, the 34-year-old Koo Wee Rup woman and her unborn child have since died.
Her two passengers, both young children, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospital as a precaution.
The male sole occupant of the utility was also airlifted to hospital and remains in a critical condition.
Investigators have been told the white utility collided with several other vehicles prior to the head-on collision, causing minor damage to those vehicles.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and it remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
For the current provisional lives lost tally please see https://www.police.vic.gov.au/news
