'Ten to Fifteen Second' Police Intercept Ends in Fatal Crash

Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Doug Fryer fronted the media on Monday, June 26, after a routine intercept on June 25 ended in a fatal crash.

According to police at about 11pm on Sunday evening, officers attempted to stop a car on Dundas Street, Northcote, in relation to a “traffic matter”. The car then turned into Victoria Street where it hit two parked cars and a brick fence, killing the male driver.

Assistant Commissioner Fryer said his officers complied with the force’s no-pursuit policy and it was a “conscious decision” of the driver to attempt to flee the intercept. He said the incident took roughly 10 to 15 seconds between the intercept and the crash.

“The male driver made a conscious decision to drive at reckless speed, we believe there was no seat-belt worn and there was alcohol involved and unfortunately it had fatal consequences.”

He said the driver was “at least” double the speed limit, driving at 120km/h.

An investigation, overseen by Professional Standards Command, will be conducted according to normal procedure, police confirmed. Credit: Victoria Police via Storyful