Motorcyclist dies following Yarck collision

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision between a motorcycle and a truck in Yarck this morning.

Emergency services were called after a motorcyclist was located unresponsive on Maroondah Highway near Parsons Road about 11.30am.

It is believed the motorcycle may have collided with a white semi-trailer truck which did not stop at the scene and continued west bound.

The male motorcyclist, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.

The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established and the investigation is ongoing.

Police are urging any motorists who were in the Kanumbra/Yarck area to come forward.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam footage or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

For the current provisional Lives Lost tally please see - https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety

John McLaughlan

Media Unit

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