Police have released information about a fatal motorcycle crash near Rushworth on Saturday, August 23.
Emergency services attended the scene after receiving reports of a motorcyclist colliding with a tree at the intersection of Carag and Rushworth-Girgarre Rds at about 3.40pm.
The rider, a 55-year-old Bendigo man, died at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the crash are under investigation by the Major Collision Investigation Unit.
Patrolling police officers allegedly saw the motorcycle being ridden erratically on Rushworth-Girgarre Rd around five minutes prior to the crash.
Officers attempted to intercept the rider, but they sped off and police did not pursue the motorcycle.
Professional Standards Command will have oversight of the investigation as is standard procedure with a fatal collision following recent police contact.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam footage or any 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.
This was the 191st fatality on Victorian roads this year.
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