Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Muckleford this afternoon.
Investigators believe a car was travelling along Maldon-Castlemaine Road about 3.15pm when the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree.
The driver, believed to be a man in his 80s, died at the scene.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dash cam footage, is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
For the current provisional lives lost tally please see https://www.police.vic.gov.au/news
/Public Release. View in full here.
