Fatal single vehicle crash Burwood East

Police and emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal car crash in Burwood East this morning.

It is believed a car travelling east on Burwood Highway left the road and crashed into a tree about 10am.

The male driver of the car died at the scene.

A female passenger was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Burwood Highway, between Blackburn Road and Lakeside Drive has been closed to eastbound traffic until further notice.

Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage dash cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Provisional Lives Lost:

2020: 68

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