A man died when his vehicle and a ute collided at Clarkefield last week.
The crash occurred at the Melbourne-Lancefield and Sutherlands roads intersection just before 7.30pm on Tuesday, July 18.
Victoria Police have not confirmed the man’s identity, but he is believed to be a doctor practising in Romsey.
Last Wednesday, Lifeline Medical Centre Romsey posted on Facebook that Dr Suresh Ratneswaran had “passed away in a car accident” the night before.
The medical centre has been closed since.
Online tributes have been flowing for the local doctor, with residents remembering him as “beautiful” and “caring”.
The man killed in the crash at Clarkefield was travelling south on the Melbourne-Lancefield Road when his vehicle collided with a ute.
He died at the scene.
The driver of the other vehicle was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Victoria Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
The Melbourne-Lancefield Road was the scene of more than 150 crashes, including six fatalities, between June, 2010, and June, 2015, according to VicRoads. It has been earmarked for a $20 million safety overhaul, with works set to start in September.
