Rider killed after losing control on Jumbuk Rd in Yinnar

A motorcyclist has died after they lost control of their bike on a country road in the state’s southeast.

A motorcyclist had died after they lost control and was subsequently ejected from their bike on Jumbuk Rd in Yinnar on Monday afternoon. Picture: LVI&CA

A motorcyclist has been killed following a crash in Victoria’s southeast.

A police spokesperson said the rider lost control of their bike on Jumbuk Rd in Yinnar about 2.45pm on Monday.

“The yet-to-be-identified male rider died at the scene,” the spokesperson said.

“The investigation into the crash is ongoing.”

It has taken the state road toll to 159 — the same number of lives lost on Victorian roads this time last year.

Police are also investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash on Coster Rd in Ripplebrook — south of Drouin — about 3.20pm on July 20.

A police spokesperson said officers attended and located the yet to be identified female driver and only occupant of the vehicle deceased at the scene, where her car left the road and crashed.

Anyone who witnessed either incident, has more information, has CCTV or dashcam footage that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000, submit a confidential report online, contact the Churchill police station on [phone], the Boolarra police station on [phone] or the Drouin police station on [phone].