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Motorcyclist dies following Healesville crash



 A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Healesville on 11 November.

The bike was travelling south along Healesville-Kooweerup Road in convoy with another motorbike about 4.15pm.

Police said the rider overtook another vehicle between Pine Road and Highett Road before losing control and coming off the bike.

The 29-year-old Murrumbeena man was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

He died as a result of his injuries in hospital on Monday 19 November.

No one else was injured during the incident and police will prepare for the Coroner.

Police believe a number of people might have witnessed the crash and urged anyone who did to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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