Charges laid following fatal collision

Police have charged a driver following a fatal collision in Woodend on October 9.

Police said the collision between a cyclist and a car occurred on Black Forrest Drive about 11.50am.

“The 75-year-old cyclist, a Gisborne man, was taken to hospital in a critical condition but later died,” police said.

“The driver of the car, a 19-year-old Fern Hill woman, has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.

“She has been bailed to appear in Bendigo Magistrates’ Court on October 14.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.