Man dies in Shepparton East crash

By Monique Preston

May 21, 2023

A man died following a single-vehicle crash in Shepparton East on Saturday, May 20.

Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content

Emergency services were called to Channel Rd following reports a ute had crashed into a power pole about 4.50pm.

The male passenger in the ute, a Shepparton East man, was transported to Goulburn Valley Health by ambulance in a critical condition, but died.

The driver of the vehicle, a 52-year-old Shepparton East man, was airlifted to a Melbourne hospital with upper body injuries in a serious but stable condition.

The crash happened just east of Beckham Rd.

Channel Rd was closed between Beckham Rd and Coach Rd.

Fatality: The scene of a fatal crash in Channel Rd, Shepparton East, the morning after.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

The man’s death is the 21st one on the region’s roads since New Year’s Eve.

It follows the death of a man in a crash between a van and a car at Girgarre on Thursday, May 18.

The man who died in that collision at the intersection of McEwen Rd and Winter Rd has been identified as a 19-year-old Queensland man who was driving the van.