Man dies in hospital following Pearcedale collision

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A man has died in hospital following a collision in Pearcedale on Saturday 11 January.

It is understood a Toyota Camry collided with a Mitsubishi Triton at the intersection of Baxter-Tooradin Road and Craig Road at about 8am.

The driver of the Toyota, an 87-year-old Pearcedale man, was taken to hospital where he died on 18 January.

His passenger, an 85-year-old Pearcedale woman, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Mitsubishi, a 24-year-old Chelsea woman, was not injured.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and will prepare a report for the coroner.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or with footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

For the current provisional lives lost tally please see – https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety