Motorcyclist killed at Taradale

Police are currently on scene of a fatal crash that has claimed the life of a motorcyclist at Taradale this morning, Victoria Police say.

It is believed the motorcycle was travelling south along the Calder Highway when it hit a kangaroo just before 9.30am.

The male rider aged 60, from Lockwood South, was thrown from his bike and died at the scene.

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

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