By JESSE GRAHAM
AN ELDERLY Ferntree Gully woman was killed and another injured after a crash in Knoxfield last week.
Police investigators believe a Nissan sedan crashed into a Kia van about 1pm on Tuesday 7 April at the intersection of Lloyd Street and Ferntree Gully Road.
The passenger in the Nissan, a 76-year-old Ferntree Gully woman, died at the scene, while the driver, a 70-year-old Ferntree Gully woman, was taken to hospital for observation with minor injuries.
The driver of the Kia van, a man, was uninjured and assisted police at the scene of the crash.
The Major Collision Investigation Unit and Knox Highway Patrol are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
The death of the Ferntree Gully woman pushed the road toll to 77 deaths since 1 January – two more deaths than the same time last year.
