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Investigation after fatal collision in Croydon



Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following a fatal collision in Croydon on 5 January.

Emergency services were called to Dorset Road to reports of a collision involving a utility and a motorcycle about 6.45pm.

Investigators have been told the motorcycle was travelling south on Dorset Road and the Holden utility had turned right out of Leigh Road when the collision occurred.

Sadly the motorcyclist, a 20-year-old Croydon man, died at the scene.

The driver of the utility, a 63-year-old Belgrave South man, remained at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries.

The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the vehicles in the lead up to the incident.

Any witnesses as well as anyone who has dash cam footage or 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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