By Cam Lucadou-Wells
Police are investigating the death of a man in a car involved in a bingle in Hallam on Saturday, 22 January.
A driver was found critically injured after a minor crash at the corner of Young Road and Homewood Boulevard about 11.40am.
According to a 3AW Rumour File caller, the man may have been wounded prior to the crash.
He later died at the scene.
Bomb Response Unit members used a remote-controlled robot to deactivate a suspicious device in the car, the caller said.
“The deceased remained in the vehicle whilst the bomb response unit worked painstakingly through the afternoon and night.”
Neighbours were ordered to stay in their houses during the operation, the caller said.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said the man’s death is under investigation.
“Crime Command detectives are working with local detectives to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“Bomb Response Unit members attended the scene as a precaution and have since deemed the area safe.”
Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au
