A CYCLIST died after a collision with a car on the South Gippsland Highway in Dandenong on Monday morning.
Police said the collision happened at 5.40am when the man was hit by a city-bound car as he attempted to cross the highway.
Police said the cyclist, a Chinese national aged in his 20s, died at the scene from the impact.
The car’s driver, a 55-year-old man from Cranbourne, was taken to hospital to be treated for shock.
Traffic along the South Gippsland Highway was closed in both directions between Pound and Abbotts roads.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit the website at www.crimestoppers.com.au.
Collision kills cyclist
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