Victorian teen fights for life after car driven by his brother flips in horror crash
A teenager is fighting for life after a car allegedly driven by his brother flipped and crashed in Victoria.
The 16-year-old became trapped in the twisted wreck of a Holden Commodore after it flipped and rolled several times early this morning in Mount Cottrell, west of Melbourne.
In confronting CCTV, a passenger can be heard shouting to the alleged driver Tyson McKay.
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The 16-year-old was rushed to hospital after the crash. Nine
Three other people were taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Nine
Other passengers in the car screamed with distress after the collision.
Firefighters cut the teen from the car before he was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Today authorities said the teenager has "a catastrophic head injury" he may not survive.
Three other people in the car - a man and woman both aged 19 and a 16-year-old girl - were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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The car flipped and rolled just before 1am. Nine
9News understands the car had travelled from Wyndham Vale to Sunbury then back before losing control on Davis Road, near Tarneit.
Investigators are asking to speak to anyone who saw the silver Holden Commodore travelling in the area in the lead-up to the crash or anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage.
Detectives set up a crime scene while they examined the area.
Shocking CCTV footage shows the car crash. Nine
No other cars were involved in the crash.
Any witnesses or anyone with information that could assist police with their enquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 18000 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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