{"id":674687,"date":"2026-05-16T12:39:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T12:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/674687\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T12:39:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T12:39:17","slug":"fatal-crash-in-woosang-one-teen-killed-two-fighting-for-life-after-crashing-stolen-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/674687\/","title":{"rendered":"Fatal crash in Woosang: One teen killed, two fighting for life after crashing stolen car"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Isabel McMillan\" data-testid=\"author-avatar-image\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4798354ec8b3dcd6d68086a830301af7f32ad566fd0f19acdeda86a7b5f15020.png\"  width=\"64\" class=\"sc-9a01536c-0 libeSR\"\/>Save<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-d1b14060-4 JmUoF\">You have reached your maximum number of saved items.<\/p>\n<p>Remove items from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theage.com.au\/goodfood\/saved\" class=\"sc-3f16ee48-12 sc-d1b14060-2 jyLmZI iQLtAb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">saved list<\/a> to add more.<\/p>\n<p>AAA<\/p>\n<p>A teenage boy is dead and two others are fighting for life after crashing a stolen car on a major highway.<\/p>\n<p>Police said the vehicle had been travelling along the Calder Highway in Woosang, about 240 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, when it struck a tree shortly before 10am on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Police are investigating a fatal crash in Woosang, north-west of Melbourne. \" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/d8a75dafb6decf7a20d0aed78db62f4ae137a4a6.jpeg\"  class=\"sc-d34e428-1 ldCIuB\"\/>Police are investigating a fatal crash in Woosang, north-west of Melbourne. Nine News<\/p>\n<p>A 14-year-old boy from Mildura was declared dead at the scene, while a second 14-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man, both also from Mildura, suffered life-threatening injuries and were flown to hospital after being cut free from the car.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A 14-year-old boy has died, while another 14-year-old and an 18-year-old were flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries. \" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/17070fcb766a684dd2f9fb0e7cb78a51f0422768.jpeg\"  class=\"sc-d34e428-1 ldCIuB\"\/>A 14-year-old boy has died, while another 14-year-old and an 18-year-old were flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Nine News<\/p>\n<p>Images from the scene show the vehicle, which appears to be a white ute, crumpled against a tree, with debris strewn across the side of the road.<\/p>\n<p>Detectives from the major collision investigation unit are investigating the cause, with the Calder Highway expected to be closed for some time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Police believe the car had been stolen from an address in Mildura overnight. \" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7ac0f80fb6b4ead493e26434885529d508e7b6ba.jpeg\"  class=\"sc-d34e428-1 ldCIuB\"\/>Police believe the car had been stolen from an address in Mildura overnight. Nine News<\/p>\n<p>Police believe the vehicle had been stolen from an address in Mildura overnight.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone who witnessed the crash, or has any information, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.<\/p>\n<p>Start the day with a summary of the day\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. <a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theage.com.au\/newsletter-signup?newsletter=am&amp;utm_source=EditorialArticle&amp;utm_medium=ArticleText&amp;utm_campaign=Newsletters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Save<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-d1b14060-4 JmUoF\">You have reached your maximum number of saved items.<\/p>\n<p>Remove items from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theage.com.au\/goodfood\/saved\" class=\"sc-3f16ee48-12 sc-d1b14060-2 jyLmZI iQLtAb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">saved list<\/a> to add more.<\/p>\n<p>From our partners<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. 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