Crime by Zoe Smith
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Subscriber only One of Australia s most infamous cold cases may have been the work of two serial killers working in tandem. The Tynong North and Frankston serial killings claimed the lives of six women, ranging in age from just 14 to 73, who were either forced or tricked into cars while walking along busy suburban Melbourne roads, some in broad daylight. Three of the victims were found in bushland in Tynong North, east of Melbourne, in 1980, while the naked and decomposing bodies of two other women were uncovered in scrubland in suburban Frankston. A seventh unsolved killing has been linked to the murders.
Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred in Tynong North.
Officers have been told a truck and a 4WD collided on the Princes Highway about 5pm.
The male driver of the 4WD died at the scene while two female passengers suffered life-threatening injuries and were taken to hospital.
The driver is yet to be formally identified at this stage and the exact cause of the crash is yet to be determined.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dash cam footage, is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.