Police are responding to fatal collision in Loch

Police are investigating a fatal collision in Loch this afternoon.

It is understood a car driving on the South Gippsland Highway, left the roadway and crashed into a tree where it caught fire near the intersection of Loch-Poowong Road, about 2.20pm.

The driver, a male who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene

Investigators are working to establish the exact circumstances of the collision and investigations are ongoing.

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

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