Man dead after crash near Girgarre

The male driver of the van, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene, while Ambulance Victoria said a woman in her 20s was taken to hospital in Echuca with abrasions.

Police said her injuries were non-life threatening.

Echuca police Sergeant Russell Locke said only two people were involved in the crash, and it appeared one of the vehicles had failed to give way at a give way sign.

It was the 20th life lost on the region’s roads since New Year’s Eve 2022.

A serious collision was recorded at the same intersection in June 2022.

The exact circumstances surrounding the crash on Thursday are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing, with police appealing for information.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with dashcam footage is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au