A 20-year-old Wangaratta man has died in hospital after the car he was travelling in struck a tree between Long Lane and Dueran Lane near Mansfield on Friday night.
The white Holden Commodore was travelling along the Midland Highway when it left the road and struck a tree shortly before 9.30pm.
The driver was taken to hospital however he died last night.
A 24-year-old male passenger, also from Wangaratta, remains in hospital.
The circumstances surrounding the crash will be investigated.
Any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Lives Lost
2019: 8
2018: 9
