Corio crash proves fatal, teen charged

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a teen after a fatal crash in Corio early this morning.

Emergency services were called to reports of a Mazda sedan crashing into a pole on School Road about 2am.

The front seat passenger of the vehicle, 17-year-old boy from the Greater Geelong area, died at the scene.

A 16-year-old boy from the Greater Geelong Area, alleged to be the driver, has been charged with culpable driving, dangerous driving cause death and other driving offences.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, with CCTV/dashcam or other footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously at crimestoppersvic.com.au