Grangefields dirt bike crash: Victoria Police claim family who were holding a Father’s Day party aren’t cooperating with detectives – after boy, 17, and girl, 18, were killed
Grangefield’s dirt bike accident: Victoria Police allege family holding Father’s Day party uncooperative with detectives – after 17-year-old boy and 18-year-old girl were killed
- Ali Elhouli, 17, and Zena Houli, 18, were killed in a crash
- Teenagers rode dirt bikes on a family property
Two teens who died in a motorcycle accident have been named as the tragedy was revealed to have occurred during a family celebration on a private property.
Ali Elhouli, 17, and Zena Elhouli, 18, were riding off-road motorcycles at a site on Beattys Rd in Grangefields, Melbourne’s northwest, at around 6:35pm Sunday when an accident occurred.
Zena, from Altona Meadows, died at the scene while Ali, from Hoppers Crossing, was rushed to hospital. Tragically, he later succumbed to his injuries.
Two young boys, aged 11 and 6, were also taken to hospital in critical conditions but are now stable.
Zena’s father, also called Ali, 43, heard the crash and drove a quad bike to the scene. It is clear that he lost control of the motorcycle when he came close to the incident and was also injured.
It is clear that the two bikes were riding on private property before the incident. A man, 43, rode a quad bike to the scene of the accident but was also injured when he lost control of the vehicle.
Ali Elhouli, 17, (pictured) was killed in a cycling accident on Sunday night during a family celebration on Father’s Day
He was also taken to hospital, but his injuries are not life-threatening.
Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Lineham told 3AW that a Father’s Day party was being held at the property at the time of the crash.
He said the Major Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the accident and the exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined.
“The family – members of the party – are not cooperating with the police, so the investigation continues, but we ask everyone to come forward.
“We don’t know how the two children were injured.
“It’s incredibly difficult for the police to do their job if people don’t want to provide the details.”
Police have completed initial inquiries into the accident and reopened Beattys Rd on Monday morning
Meanwhile, online tributes are pouring in to the teens whose lives were tragically cut short.
“I love you Zena Houli,” one friend wrote.
“Forever 18 beautiful girl.”
“Fly high my angel.”
Jaz Haddara said she was so shocked by the news that she was at a loss for words.
“My condolences to Zena Houli, who went to school with my son,” she said.
‘What a good girl. Thoughts of the family.’
Another friend said, “Rest in peace now Ali.”
‘I will always love you.’
Police reopened Beattys Rd on Monday morning after completing the initial investigation into the accident.
Police are looking for witnesses who may have captured footage of the incident.
Any witnesses or anyone with dash cam, CCTV footage or information about the crash should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.