Police investigations are underway following a horrific car crash involving children in Hampton Park at around 5.30pm, on Tuesday 6 September.
It’s understood the collision occurred at the intersection of Ralph Crescent and Cornell Place and it is believed the vehicle was negotiating a roundabout when the driver lost control and crashed into a pole.
A 15 year old girl was rushed to hospital following the incident, in a critical condition sustaining head injuries. The girl remains in hospital, fighting for her life.
The three other occupants, two boys and a girl aged between 13 and 15 years old were also taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The vehicle involved, a gold Nissan Maxima, was reported stolen from Springvale on 30 August.
Police are investigating links to the vehicle being seen earlier in the day in the near vicinity of this collision driving erratically and are appealing to anyone with knowledge of the driver to contact Crime Stoppers.
The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are still being investigated.
Police are urging anyone with information or who witnessed the incident and anyone who may have video footage of the erratic driving prior to, or of the collision, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Casey Highway Patrol officers and Major Collision Investigation Unit Detectives are appealing for witnesses.
