Vic: Motorcyclist dies in crash

AAP General News (Australia)
12-02-2006
Vic: Motorcyclist dies in crash

MELBOURNE, Dec 2 AAP - A Melbourne motorcyclist is dead following a crash early today.

Police are investigating the incident, which occurred at Essendon, in Melbourne's north,
about 8.45am (AEDT).

Officers say charges may be laid in relation to the incident, in which a Toyota Camry
travelling west along Keilor Road was struck by a motorcycle travelling in the same direction.

The Camry is thought to have been trying to turn right into a carpark when it was hit
by the motorcycle.

A 26-year-old Tullamarine man driving the motorcycle, died at the scene while the two
occupants of the car received only minor injuries.

The death brings Victoria's road toll to 304 compared to 311 at the same time last year.

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