Police yet to interview 91yo driver after fatal crash in Wantirna South in Melbourne's east
Investigators said a 91-year-old woman lost control of her car, hitting three people before driving through a fence in Wantirna South in Melbourne's east on Thursday afternoon.
A 59-year-old woman died at the scene — a 60-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and a two-year-old boy remains in hospital with serious injuries.
The 91-year-old was also taken to hospital with minor injuries, with police saying she was "terribly shaken".
Police said the incident was "an absolute tragedy".
"Unfortunately we're facing a horrific month for road trauma. We've had 14 people lose their lives in seven days," Victoria Police Superintendent Justin Goldsmith said.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam vision or information that could assist police has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
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