Overview
- Father Krishna Hari, mother Sapana Neupane Bhandari, and their three-year-old son Ruben died when their car collided with a truck near Stoneleigh on Tuesday morning.
- Police say the car entered the truck’s path at Eurambeen–Streatham Road and Mount William Road shortly after 9:30am after failing to stop at a signed intersection.
- Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are examining the circumstances of the crash, with no findings or charges announced.
- Sapana’s mother survived with critical injuries and was flown to Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital, while the truck driver sustained minor injuries.
- The Geelong Nepalese Association posted condolences and pledged support for the family, noting a five-year-old daughter was not in the vehicle.