Police are responding to fatal crash in Taggerty

A man has died after the truck he was driving rolled down an embankment in Taggerty last night.

Investigators believe the man was travelling along Cathedral Lane when the prime mover and trailer left the road and rolled about 5.30pm.

A passer-by came across the scene and notified emergency services.

Paramedics worked on the driver and sole occupant, a 68-year-old Lake Gardens man, but unfortunately he died at the scene.

Marysville Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and will prepare a report for the coroner.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, has dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link.

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