Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision in Pakenham this morning.
It's understood a white Toyota van collided head on with a silver Mitsubishi utility on Pakenham Road about 6.30am.
Emergency services responded and worked on the driver of the Toyota, a yet to formally identified man, but he sadly died at the scene.
The driver of the Mitsubishi, a 45-year-old Noble Park man, was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Cardinia Highway Patrol officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and it remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
For the current provisional lives lost tally please see https://www.police.vic.gov.au/news