Motorcyclist dies on Princes Highway in Colac West crash
A 40-year-old woman from NSW has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash in Colac West on Sunday, as specialist police continue to probe the cause.
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A 40-year-old woman from NSW has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash in Colac West on Sunday.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are continuing to probe the cause of the crash, which occured just after 11.30am.
Victoria Police spokeswoman Kathryn Muffett said its understood a red Mazda CX3 collided with a motorbike on Princes Highway near Corangamite Lake Rd.
The motorcyclist was then struck by a Toyota Landcruiser travelling in the westbound lane.
Both drivers stopped at the scene to assist police.
The driver of the Mazda, a 77-year-old Larpent woman, was interviewed by detectives and released pending further enquiries.
No one else was injured during the incident and the exact circumstances are being investigated.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
Originally published as Motorcyclist dies on Princes Highway in Colac West crash
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