Fatal crash on Midland Highway at Goornong

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred at Goornong earlier this afternoon, Victoria Police say.

The collision happened on the Midland Highway when two vehicles, a 4x4 Toyota Hilux and a light rigid truck, collided head-on about 1.45pm.

Investigators believe the driver of the south-bound car veered across the highway and collided with the north-bound truck.

The male driver and sole occupant of the car died at the scene.

The driver of the truck, a man from Stewarton, was flown to a Melbourne hospital with serious injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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