Search and rescue operation, Croydon

Police are currently conducting a search for a 25-year-old man missing after a fatal traffic crash south of Croydon last night.

Initial investigations indicate a 20-year-old Richmond man and his 25-year-old passenger left an address in Croydon around 6pm.

When the pair failed to return home a family member commenced a search and later found a single vehicle traffic crash on Claraville-Croydon Road, Croydon.

The driver, a 20-year-old Richmond man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police and emergency crews are continuing a search for the missing passenger with an aerial and ground search underway this morning.

Investigations are continuing.

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