On January 2, a woman was fatally struck by a truck on Coburns Road in Melton. The article explains what is known and how to request an official crash report.
MELTON, VIC - January 4, 2026
A woman was fatally struck by a truck on Coburns Road in Melton on January 2. The incident occurred around 10 a.m., and authorities have charged a man in connection with the crash. The Victoria Police Major Collision Investigation Unit and ambulance crews responded to the scene. The woman's identity and the exact circumstances of the crash have not been released.
Key Facts
- Crash date & time: January 2, about 10 a.m.
- Location: Coburns Road, Melton
- Type of crash: Pedestrian struck by a truck
- Vehicles involved: Truck
- Fatalities: 1
- Responding agencies: Victoria Police Major Collision Investigation Unit, Ambulance crews
- Source(s): FATAL CRASH IN MELTON
Crash Overview
The crash occurred on January 2 at approximately 10 a.m. on Coburns Road in Melton. A woman was struck by a truck, leading to her fatality. The Victoria Police Major Collision Investigation Unit has charged a man in connection with this incident. Ambulance crews were dispatched to the scene to provide assistance.
The circumstances leading to the crash have not been detailed in the reports. The investigation by the Victoria Police Major Collision Investigation Unit is ongoing, and no further details regarding the cause or any contributing factors have been released.
People Involved
The crash involved a pedestrian, a woman, who was struck by a truck. Her identity and age have not been disclosed, and she was fatally injured in the incident. The driver of the truck, a man, has been charged following the crash. No further information regarding other injuries has been provided.