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Crash investigation

POLICE are still investigating the cause of a crash that killed a Kallista man in Clematis recently.
Acting Senior Sergeant Ray de Reus said that all avenues of investigation were being explored to determine the cause.
A report is being prepared for the Coroner.
The man, aged in his twenties, died after the ute he was driving lost control and veered off the road down an embankment.
The utility was travelling along Wellington Road, Clematis, near Magpie Road early in the morning on 8 September.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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