Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred at Leongatha South this afternoon, Victoria Police say.
Investigators have been told a Renault SUV travelling north on the Bass Highway swerved to avoid cars which were stopped due to a car turning onto Leongatha South-Outtrim Road about 4.50pm.
The Renault has then collided with a car travelling south on the Bass Highway.
A passenger in the Renault, a man aged in his 50s, died at the scene.
A young boy was airlifted to hospital in a non life-threatening condition.
A woman and a man were transported to hospital by ambulance with non life-threatening injuries.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the collision.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the collision should contact Crime Stoppers.
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