Man dead in collision with truck

POLICE are calling for witnesses after a man was killed in Dixons Creek last night.
The crash occurred at about 7.20pm on Tuesday 8 April, when a 69-year-old Mooroolbark man is believed to have lost control of his car on the Melba Highway.
The car, which was heading west near Healesville-Kinglake Road, hit a prime mover truck, which was travelling in the opposite direction.
The Mooroolbark man died at the scene of the crash, while the truck driver, a 36 year old New South Wales man, was uninjured.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au.
The provisional road toll currently stands at 74 – seven higher than the same time last year.