A teenage girl is fighting for her life and another 14-year-old has been hospitalized following a crash involving an allegedly stolen car in Melbourne's southeast. The incident occurred on Wednesday at 10:15 p.m. on Peninsula Link, with the vehicle traveling northbound near the Cranbourne-Frankston Road exit.
The driver lost control of the Honda Jazz, causing it to roll multiple times before coming to a rest. Victoria Police reported that the teenage driver was extricated from the overturned vehicle and transported to The Royal Children's Hospital with critical upper body injuries. Her 14-year-old passenger was taken to Frankston Hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Authorities are seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of the grey Honda Jazz prior to the collision. The car was reportedly stolen from outside a Chadstone gym on July 23.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.