Trevor and Lorraine Breen die in fatal Chiltern truck crash
Fatal Chiltern truck crash death of Trevor and Lorraine Breen – Obituary
Trevor and Lorraine Breen, both in their 70s and from Wagga Wagga, were tragically killed in a severe truck collision on the Hume Freeway at the Wenkes Road intersection in Chiltern, just before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. The Breens were among two married couples who lost their lives in this horrific accident.
The couple had recently stopped in a Victorian border town for a coffee break before re-entering the freeway when their vehicle collided with a northbound truck. It has been reported that the other couple involved, whose identities are still pending release, were also from central New South Wales and were en route to Melbourne to visit family and friends.
According to Victorian Assistant Commissioner for Road Policing, Glenn Weir, the collision was devastating, resulting in the immediate deaths of all four individuals. The 30-year-old truck driver, who was interviewed by police while hospitalized, tested negative for drugs or alcohol.
Mr. Weir commented on the driver’s shock, noting that he had simply been performing his job when he was involved in this tragic event. Witnesses described the scene as extremely distressing, and Mr. Weir emphasized the fatal impact of high-speed collisions.
This incident marks the 10th collision at this particular intersection over the past decade, though it is the first to result in fatalities. Mr. Weir used this opportunity to stress the importance of vigilance and caution while driving, reminding motorists that even a moment of inattention can lead to catastrophic consequences.
Major Collision Investigation Units are currently examining the details of the accident.
Fatal Chiltern truck crash death of Trevor and Lorraine Breen – Obituary Trevor and Lorraine Breen, both in their 70s and from Wagga Wagga, were tragically killed in a severe truck collision on the Hume Freeway at the Wenkes Road intersection in Chiltern, just before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. The Breens were among two married…
Fatal Chiltern truck crash death of Trevor and Lorraine Breen – Obituary Trevor and Lorraine Breen, both in their 70s and from Wagga Wagga, were tragically killed in a severe truck collision on the Hume Freeway at the Wenkes Road intersection in Chiltern, just before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. The Breens were among two married…