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Second person dies following Creightons Creek crash

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Fatality: A second person has died following a crash near Longwood last month. Photo by McPherson Media Group

A second person has died in hospital following a car crash at Creightons Creek, near Longwood, last month.

It’s believed a vehicle was travelling along the Hume Fwy near Avenel-Longwood Rd and veered off the road before crashing into a tree just after 3pm on January 20.

The front passenger, a 66-year-old woman from Benalla, died at the scene.

The driver, an 82-year-old Benalla man, was taken to hospital in a critical condition where he died on February 8.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating and will prepare a report for the coroner.

Any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au