Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident in Darnum in which a young man has died after falling from the back of a utility tray overnight.
Police have been told the utility was being driven along Silbys Road when the incident occurred on Wednesday 15 December about 10.15pm.
At this early stage it appears four males and a female, all believed aged in their late teens to early 20s, were involved in the incident.
Detectives are investigating, one youth may have been travelling on the bonnet of the ute, two in the tray and another two inside the cabin.
The young man was airlifted to hospital with suspected life-threatening injuries however has now sadly died.
Police are speaking with all those involved in the incident and a crime scene has been established.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives will remain at the scene for most of the day.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with dashcam is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppesvic.com.au.
