A driver has died in a Cheltenham crash involving a car and garbage truck on Nepean Highway early Tuesday morning, 13 October 2026.
Emergency services were called to the collision near Cobham Street about 3.45am, according to Victoria Police.
The male driver of the car died at the scene and had not yet been formally identified when police issued their statement.
The garbage truck driver, a 42-year-old man, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police Investigating Cheltenham Crash
Police said the circumstances of the collision had not yet been established and their investigation was ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online.
