Man killed after car crashes into Melbourne drain

A man has died after his car crashed into a drain in Melbourne’s north.

The black car was travelling along Craigieburn Road East, in Epping, before it crashed into a concrete drain about 12.45pm today, police believe.

The man died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified. 

He was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle.

Detectives are working to identify a Holden Commodore that may have driven past at the time of the crash, and have appealed for the driver to come forward.

The crash brings Victoria’s road death toll to 189 for this year.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.