WODONGA, VIC. — Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances following a fatal head-on collision in Wodonga early this morning.
It is believed a stolen Nissan X Trail collided head-on with a utility on the Hume Freeway about 12.50am.
The driver of the Nissan, an 18-year-old Corryong woman, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Her passenger, a 16-year-old girl from the Wodonga area, died at the scene.
The driver of the ute, a 23-year-old NSW man, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators allege the Nissan was stolen from a Wodonga West address on Tuesday, September 30.
The Hume Freeway (Albury Bypass) is closed and traffic is being diverted via the Lincoln Causeway.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
