In short:
A man has died after a car crashed into a truck stopped on the Princes Freeway at Cocoroc on 20 August. Geelong-bound lanes are closed between Werribee and Little River as police investigate.
Major Delays After Man Dies
Westgate Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal crash on the Princes Freeway at Cocoroc.
Emergency services were called about 10am on 20 August after reports a car had crashed into a truck stopped on the side of the freeway.
The male driver of the car, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.
The truck driver was not injured.
All Geelong-bound lanes of the Princes Freeway are closed between Werribee and Little River while police investigate the crash.
Motorists are being warned to expect significant delays on the freeway and surrounding roads through Werribee.
Drivers are being detoured via Werribee Main Road and Geelong Road, before using Ballan Road to Balliang East and Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road towards Lara.
Motorists travelling from further east are being advised to consider detouring early via the M80 Ring Road and Western Freeway towards Bacchus Marsh.
The freeway will reopen once police investigations are complete and it is considered safe to do so.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online.
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