A 39-year-old male driver, identified as loving father Jason Wong, died after his vehicle rolled and pinned him underneath in Woori Yallock late on Wednesday 18 September.
It is understood a green Holden Commodore and a white Holden Commodore were travelling east along Warburton Highway at Wandin when the cars collided.
7News reported on 19 September that it was in fact a road rage incident, after speaking with witnesses, where the driver of the green Commodore had been tailgating the Yarra Junction father who was driving the white car.
Police believe the pair continued to drive erratically along Warburton Highway before stopping near the intersection of Elvian Road at about 10pm.
Both drivers were said to have stopped but the driver of the green Commodore returned to his vehicle and drove away.
Wong got out to assess the damage at the rear of his vehicle, before the car rolled and hit him, reportedly pinning him underneath from his chest down.
Witnesses told 7News they did everything they could to keep him calm and to get him out from under the vehicle.
“We spoke to him the whole time and I said ‘It’s OK mate I’m here, we’re gonna get you out’,” they said.
“He knew someone was there with him.”
He was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.
A GoFundMe was set up just days following to support the family, having already exceeded the $2500 target by Friday afternoon.
“Jason leaves behind his family and friends, but especially his adoring daughter Ashley,” it reads.
“Jason will always be remembered as a funny, devoted and loving dad to Ashley and he touched the lives of so many people.”
A post on the Yarra Valley Noticeboard urged driver to take care and to
“Tailgating is incredibly dangerous and causes accidents and costs lives,” it reads.
“I’d also like to take this moment to appeal to drivers in the Valley in general to wake up to what road rage and tailgating behaviour really does.”
Police are still seeking the identity of the driver of the green vehicle and urge him to come forward.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
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