Motorcyclist dies following Ondit collision

A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Ondit this morning, Victoria Police say.

Investigators have been told the male rider was travelling north along Colac-Ballarat Road and attempted to overtake a car on the single carriageway.

As he was doing so, the vehicle in front of the car being overtaken, which was towing a caravan, began making a right-hand turn into a driveway.

The motorcyclist collided with the turning vehicle.

The man, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.

No one else was injured during the collision.

Colac-Ballarat Road is currently closed between Ryans Road and Ondit-Warrion Road.

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

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

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