Carjacker dies after crashing stolen vehicles in Melbourne
Consensus Summary
A 46-year-old man from Melton died after a series of violent crashes involving two stolen vehicles in Melbourne’s east. The incident began around 9pm on Saturday when he stole a white Subaru in Glen Iris, drove it erratically near the MCG, and crashed into two cars, including a Ford Mustang. He then stole the Mustang and continued driving recklessly, crashing head-on into a Range Rover and a Toyota Camry on Barassi Way, which ejected him and killed him instantly. A woman in the Range Rover suffered an arm injury and was hospitalized, while the other motorists were unharmed. Police closed Brunton Avenue to investigate, and both sources confirm the Subaru had false plates, though they disagree on the theft date—7NEWS says Thursday, while ABC says August 20. Witnesses are being urged to come forward with dashcam footage or reports.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- A 46-year-old man from Melton died after being ejected from a stolen Mustang during a crash on Barassi Way in East Melbourne
- The stolen white Subaru was involved in collisions near Punt Rd and Boulton Pde around 9pm on Saturday
- The Subaru was stolen from Glen Iris and was bearing false plates
- The man crashed the stolen Mustang into a Range Rover and a Toyota Camry on Barassi Way
- A woman driving the Range Rover was treated for an arm injury and taken to hospital
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Police said the Subaru was stolen on Thursday
- The man jumped into the Mustang after crashing the Subaru and speeding off
- Brunton Avenue was closed to traffic while police processed the scene
- Police are following up reports the vehicle was seen driving erratically in Clarendon and Whiteman streets prior to the first collision
- The Subaru was stolen on August 20
- Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online
Where the reporting differs
Details that conflict, or appear in only some outlets:
- 7NEWS says the Subaru was stolen on Thursday, but ABC says it was stolen on August 20
Source Articles
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An innocent woman was also injured when the Mustang collided with two other cars.
Man driving stolen vehicle killed in head-on crash
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