Ascot Vale woman’s death linked to Little River freeway incident

Victorian detective are investigating the deaths of two people on Friday.

The body of a woman was found inside a house on the corner of Ormond Road and Myrnong Crescent in Ascot Vale, in Melbourne’s inner north-west, just after 4pm.

Myrnong Crescent was cordoned off for several hours while police gathered evidence.

Two hours later, police were called to Little River, near Geelong, after a man was found with critical injuries on the Princes Freeway.

He died at the scene.

Police believed the victim and the man were known to each other.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said detectives were not looking for anyone else in relation to the matters.

Investigations continued into the circumstances and anyone with information has been asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.