Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses following a collision that claimed the life of a motorcyclist in Keilor East last night.
Police have been told a motorcycle was travelling in the citybound lanes of the Western Ring Road about 8pm.
It is believed a white Ford Ranger dual-cab utility was stationary in the right-hand lane when the motorcycle crashed into the rear of the vehicle.
The rider of the motorcycle, a man believed to be aged in his 30s, died at the scene.
The driver of the ute, a 24-year-old Mernda man is currently assisting police with their enquiries.
Investigators are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage who was travelling along the Western Ring Road at the time of the collision.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Lives Lost:
2019: 257
2018: 201
