Driver killed after car crashed into a tree at Rokewood, near Ballarat

Police have identified a driver who was killed after a car crashed into a tree at Rokewood, on the outskirts of Ballarat, before it caught fire.

Police have identified the second person killed on roads across Ballarat this week.

Police believe a car crashed into a tree on Rokewood-Skipton Road, near Mill Road, before it caught fire about 9.20am on Thursday.

The driver and sole occupant of the car sadly died at the scene.

She has since been identified as a 34-year-old Jan Juc woman.

Police are still investigating the exact circumstances surrounding the crash and the investigation is ongoing.

A driver has been killed following a crash at Rokewood. Picture: Google

The rural two lane carriageway where the crash occurred is a sealed road, located south of Ballarat.

It was the ninth life lost on roads around Ballarat — in the City of Ballarat, Hepburn, Moorabool, Golden Plains and Pyrenees shires — this year.

A 24-year-old Mount Clear hairdresser died following a two car collision at Bunkers Hill on Monday.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dash cam footage or any 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