Man dies after falling from bike in Box Hill

A 26-year-old man has died in hospital after crashing his bike in Box Hill on 1 December, Victoria Police say.

The cyclist was riding along Riversdale Road when he lost control of his pushbike about midday.

He fell off his bike and struck his head on the road.

The Burwood man was taken to hospital in a critical condition however died the following day.

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

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

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