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In July, Madi and Will Thornton celebrated their first wedding anniversary, excitedly dreaming about what was to come.

Soon, they would be welcoming their little girl into the world — their family growing with the gift of their first child.

On August 24, that future was ripped away from them when a stolen car struck Will's car head-on at speed in Toolern Vale, northwest of Melbourne.

Will died at the scene, as did the other driver. A passenger from the stolen vehicle was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

"We felt like our journey together was only just beginning, with so much

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