The State Emergency Service's chief officer of operations has concerns flooding expected locally could block the Princes Highway at Sale and Stratford.
Dandenong Frontline Tactical Unit (FTU) officers have charged a man after he was found allegedly speeding on the wrong side of a highway in Koo Wee Rup.
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Police charge man after double fatality at Korumburra
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man as a result of a double fatal collision in Korumburra last year.
The charges relate to a collision on the South Gippsland Highway on 9 October 2020, around 3.30pm.
Investigators will allege a 33-year-old woman and an eight-year-old boy from Kardella South were killed when their car was hit from behind and pushed into the path of a truck.
A 60-year-old Bass man has been charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing death and careless driving.
He has been bailed to appear at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court on 17 May.
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A driver claimed he was testing his brakes after being allegedly detected speeding 66 km/h over the speed limit in Lynbrook.
Casey Highway Patrol officers say the car was travelling 146 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on South Gippsland Highway on Sunday 9 May.
The driver’s car was intercepted by police and then impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1005.
He is expected to be charged on summons with driving at dangerous speed.
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Police are investigating a fatal crash in Koo Wee Rup this morning.
Emergency services were called to South Gippsland Highway near Sybella Avenue to reports a motorcycle had crashed about 6.25am.
Passers-by performed CPR on the male rider, however he sadly died at the scene.
The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations are ongoing.
Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or with dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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