A teenage boy is dead and three others injured after their allegedly stolen car crashed into three others and then rolled down a major road in Melbourne’s south-west.
Emergency services were called to Hoppers Crossing after midnight on Friday after reports of a crash.
Police said a grey Skoda sedan had been pursuing a Toyota sedan “in what appears to be an attempted carjacking along Derrimut Rd”.
The Skoda then collided with the rear of the Toyota, but the occupants escaped without any injuries.
Shortly afterwards, the Skoda hit two more vehicles – a Ford sedan and a Ford Ranger – before it rolled down the street. A teenager inside the car died at the scene.
Three other teens, including a 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl from the Wyndham area, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. They remain under police guard.
A second 16-year-old girl was taken to hospital with minor injuries but has since been discharged and is expected to be interviewed by police later on Friday.
Police said occupants of the Toyota and both Fords suffered minor injuries.
“Checks have revealed the Skoda was stolen from an address on Yellow Box Street, Maidstone between 11 and 12 of March,” police said.
“Derrimut Road between Hogans and Heaths roads are expected to be closed to both north and south bound traffic until later today.”
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or may have dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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