General News

17 February, 2026

Dunolly man charged after crash

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 19-year-old Dunolly man following a fatal collision in Maryborough last Saturday.

Emergency services responded to reports a grey Holden Commodore collided with a silver Daihatsu sedan on Dunolly-Maryborough Road, near the intersection of Drive In Court, at about 9.30 pm.

The driver of the Daihatsu, a 23-year-old from Epsom, died at the scene.

The 21-year-old female passenger of the Daihatsu, also from Epsom, was airlifted to hospital where she remains with serious injuries.

The male driver of the Commodore was taken to hospital by road with non-life-threatening injuries.

The 19-year-old Dunolly man was charged with culpable driving causing death and dangerous driving.

He was bailed to appear before the Bendigo Magistrates’ Court on July 8.

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