POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Cranbourne West on Sunday evening.
The incident occurred about 6.15pm at the intersection of Breens Road and Monahans Road.
Police believe a man was riding a motorcycle at high speed on Breens Road.
The rider lost control of the motorcycle, skidded through the intersection and mounted a median strip before crashing through a fence and through a brick wall of a house.
The rider died at the scene.
Investigators are preparing a report for the coroner.
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The death brings Victoria’s road toll to 69, an increase of four on the same time last year.
In another incident, a woman was critically injured when her car hit a power pole in Hampton Park on Monday morning.
Police believe the driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time.
The 30-year-old woman was airlifted to The Alfred hospital in a critical condition.
Motorcyclist dies in horror crash
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