Horror night on roads

Two peole have died in two separate accidents within Cardinia Shire overnight. Photo: FILE

Two people have died in separate car accidents only hours apart on Cardinia Shire roads overnight.

The first occurred in Lang Lang around 6.45pm Wednesday 5 May when police said a white Nissan Patrol travelling on the wrong side of the South Gippsland Highway collided with a car.

The driver of the car, a 60-year-old man from Kilcunda, sadly died at the scene.

The driver of the Nissan, a 32-year-old man from Kooweerup, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Then at 2am Thursday 6 May police were called to Ballarto Road Cardinia where a Ford Territory was spotted crashed into a ditch.

Sadly, police said the driver from the crashed car was thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed either crash or has dash cam footage, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.