Driver dies after crashing into a tree off Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road

Emergency services on scene at the Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road fatal. Picture: CALLUM LUDWIG

A manr has died after crashing into a tree on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road this morning Thursday 15 June.

Police are investigating the circumstances and investigators believe the car was travelling north in the Healesville direction at about 9.30am when the driver appears to have lost control and crashed into a tree.

Sadly the male driver died at the scene. No one else was injured.

The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing. Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, Healesville SES and Healesville CFA personnel attended the scene.

Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road is currently closed in both directions as a result of the incident, and will likely be for some time.

The road is closed between Highett Road and Pine Avenue, Healesville. Motorists can detour via Killara Road between Seville East and Coldstream or Maddens Lane, Coldstream.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with dashcam footage is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au