Police are responding to fatal collision in Heywood

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred in Heywood on Friday morning.

Investigators have been told a motorcycle rider lost control of his bike on the Princes Highway about 11am and collided with an oncoming vehicle.

The rider, a 31-year-old man from Queensland, was taken to hospital where he later died.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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