Person dies after car collides with tree in Mount Evelyn

Clegg Road between Wellington Road Wandin North and Littlejohn Avenue Mount Evelyn is closed after a fatal collision. (File: 320070)

A person has died after their car collided with a tree in Mount Evelyn early on Tuesday morning.

Police are investigating but it is understood a vehicle crashed into a tree on Clegg Road at about 3.50am.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.

Emergency services have closed Clegg Road in both directions between Littlejohn Avenue and Wellington Road

“This closure is under the control of emergency services and the road will re-open only when it’s safe to do so,” the VicTraffic alert states.

The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be established and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or with footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au