Investigations ongoing into fatal Ferntree Gully crash that killed two 18-year-olds

UPDATE: 30/01/26, 10.10am: Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 19-year-old Ferntree Gully man with a number of offences following a fatal single-vehicle collision in Ferntree Gully, including two counts of culpable driving causing death.

He was bailed to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday February 5.

Victoria Police are investigating the circumstances of a fatal single-vehicle collision in Ferntree Gully over the weekend that killed two male 18-year-old passengers.

What happened: Police said a car crashed into a pole on Oaklands Avenue at about 5.55pm on Saturday January 24, with an 18-year-old Blackburn man and an 18-year-old Sandhurst man dying at the scene.

The third man, a 19-year-old man from Ferntree Gully, was taken to hospital in an ambulance with a police guard and has been released.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are expected to interview him at a later date.

🚔 Investigations continue: The circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make an anonymous report via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au