By Jessica Anstice
Police investigations are ongoing following a serious car crash involving a Pakenham man on Saturday.
Police and emergency services responded to reports of a crash in Oakleigh East at about 1.40am.
Investigators were told the dark-coloured Nissan sedan was travelling east on Dandenong Road when it’s believed the driver did a U-turn near the Clayton Road intersection.
The driver then lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree.
The driver of the vehicle, a 26-year-old Cranbourne North man was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
His 32-year-old male passenger from Pakenham was taken to hospital for observation.
The exact cause of the crash is yet to be determined and the investigation remains ongoing.
Investigators are appealing for anyone with information or who may have witnessed the crash or has dash cam footage of the vehicle travelling on Dandenong Road prior to the crash, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
