A man has died and a woman taken to hospital under police guard following a collision in Epping last night.
Emergency services attended a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Cooper Street and Edgars Road at 11.15 pm yesterday.
It is understood that a white SUV and a silver hatchback collided.
The male driver of the hatchback, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.
The driver of the SUV, a 47-year-old Meadow Heights woman, was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition with a lower body injury.
She was accompanied by police and will be interviewed.
The incident brings the total lives lost on Victorian roads this year to 251.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has footage, can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
