A car involved in a crash with a truck at Shepparton East on Monday, September 23, was allegedly stolen and being driven by a child, according to police.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have been told that an allegedly stolen Holden Cruze and a truck collided near the intersection of Hosie Rd and the Midland Hwy about 3.30pm.
The car was allegedly being driven by a 16-year-old Goulburn Valley girl, while two Shepparton boys were passengers.
An 11-year-old boy, who was a passenger in the Cruze, was flown by air ambulance helicopter to the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne in a critical condition, with upper and lower body injuries.
Another passenger, a 15-year-old boy, was flown to the same hospital by air ambulance helicopter in a stable condition with lower body injuries.
The alleged driver of the Cruze, a 16-year-old girl, was initially taken to Goulburn Valley Health in a stable condition with upper and lower body injuries.
A GV Health spokesperson said the girl had since been transferred to Melbourne’s The Alfred hospital.
On Tuesday morning she remained in The Alfred in a stable condition.
The driver of the truck, a woman in her 50s, sustained upper body injuries and was also taken GV Health, where she remained in a stable condition on Tuesday morning.
The Midland Hwy was closed in both directions after the crash, with a detour set up around the scene.
The investigation into the collision is ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au