Man killed in shocking Coles crash

Liam Beatty

29 November 2024 at 11:29 pm·1-min read

Black Friday Photo — The male driver was declared deceased at the scene. Picture: NewsWire/ Jake Nowakowski

A man has been killed in Melbourne’s southeast overnight after his car ploughed into the side of a Coles, leading to a concrete wall collapsing on the vehicle.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident and are calling for any witnesses to come forward.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said it’s believed the vehicle left the road along Olympic Way in Pakenham before slamming into the back wall of the Village Lakeside Shopping Centre about 3.50am.

A slab of concrete fell on the vehicle, killing the driver outside the Pakenham centre.

“The force of the crash caused part of a concrete wall to collapse onto the vehicle, trapping the single occupant inside,” the spokeswoman said.

“The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be established and police will prepare a report for the coroner.”

Emergency services were still at the scene on Saturday morning.

Anyone with CCTV or information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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