Christmas crash claims life

A BLIND Bight man died on Christmas Day after his car crashed into a tree in Cannons Creek.
The 26-year-old was killed after his car left the road and collided with a tree at 2.30am.
Police believe that the man lost control of his Toyota as he was travelling along Baxter-Tooradin Road.
The man died at the scene. He was the only person in the car.
Casey Traffic Management Unit Sergeant Pat McGavigan said the death was the second on Casey roads on Christmas Day.
He said a 21-year-old Thornbury motorist died in a collision in Berwick when he lost control of his Ford Falcon at 2.10am while travelling along the Princes Freeway.
The driver died at the scene while his two passengers, a 23-year-old Glenhuntly man and a 19-year-old Northcote man, were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
“To have two fatals in Casey on Christmas Day is disappointing.
“ Both deaths were in single car collisions,” Sgt McGavigan said.
He said police would continue their increased presence on Casey roads throughout the remainder of the school holiday period.
“We will go even harder now. Drivers have to realise that they are responsible for their action behind the wheel,” he said.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision in Cannons Creek.
They are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.