Altona crash witness plea

Investigations are continuing in to  a crash that claimed the life of a 73-year-old Newport woman at Altona on Sunday. The woman was a passenger in a Toyota sedan travelling away from Altona along Millers Road just before 5pm. A Ford station wagon travelling towards Altona crossed the median strip on to the wrong side of the road and hit the woman’s car. Her name has not been released. The man driving the Toyota suffered minor injuries. The Ford driver, 32, of Laverton, is assisting police with inquiries. Police are appealing for witnesses. Information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppers.com.au