By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
A NARRE Warren man died in a motorcycle crash in Cranbourne West on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident brings this year’s state motorcycle death toll to 23.
Police say the 58-year-old man was riding west on Central Parkway about 4.20pm when he crashed.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
Senior Sergeant Pat McGavigan from the Cranbourne police said the driver was launched into the air after the brakes on the Honda CB900F Hornet locked.
“He was found on the western side of the roundabout by a female passer-by after the collision,” Sen Sgt McGavigan said.
“He’s locked the brakes and dropped the bike and tumbled side over side through the central traffic island.”
Two homeowners have CCTV footage of the man losing control as he approached the Morningside Boulevard intersection.
Sen Sgt McGavigan said police are investigating if speed played a role in the man’s death due to the lengthy skid mark.
“The skid mark would be around 20 to 30 metres long.
“His motorcycle was extensively damaged,” he said.
No one witnessed the crash and police are urging anyone who saw the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au.
