A young teen and unknown passenger have lost their lives over the weekend in a double tragedy on Victorian roads.
The two people died after their vehicle struck a tree in Rowville early on the morning of Sunday 30 March.
A passing motorist located the crash scene on Kelletts Road about 2.35am.
The two teenage male occupants were declared deceased at the scene and one is yet to be formally identified. Police stated later on the morning of Monday 31 March that the driver of the vehicle was a 16-year-old from the Knox area but that they have still not identified the passenger in the car.
“Investigations have revealed the car they were travelling in was one of two vehicles stolen from an Emica Parade, Knoxfield address overnight,” said the online police media release.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are now currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or with dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
74 lives have now been lost on Victorian roads this year, which brings the tally to the same as it was this time last year.
