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Fatal Lancefield crash

11/12/2023

Kyneton police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A man has died and three people remain in hospital, following a single vehicle crash in Lancefield in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Notmans Lane, near Shannons Road, on Saturday at about 12.30am.

Police said it is believed a silver Ford Ranger lost control and crashed into a culvert and then into a concrete bridge. The driver, a 53-year-old Lancefield man, died at the scene.

Three passengers, a 44-year-old Clarkfield woman, a 53-year-old Lancefield woman, and a 35-year-old Clarkefield man, all remain in hospital.

Kyneton police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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