Police are responding to fatal collision in Somerville

A man has died following a two-car collision in Somerville this afternoon.

It's believed the driver of a Daihatsu travelling on Western Port Highway has veered onto the wrong side of the road and collided head on with a Mitsubishi just before 2.30pm.

The sole occupant of the Daihatsu, a yet to be formally identified man, died at the scene.

The sole occupant of the Mitsubishi was not injured but taken to hospital for observation as a precaution.

The exact cause of the collision is yet to be determined at this stage.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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