Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision that occurred in Upper Plenty on Monday evening.
Investigators were called to Whittlesea-Wallan Road about 5.30pm after reports of a collision between a Hyundai sedan and a Toyota utility.
The driver of the Hyundai, a 19-yer-old man from Upper Plenty, died at the scene.
The driver of the Ute, a 52-year-old man from Springfield, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
This is the second fatality on Wallan-Whittlesea Road recently with an 89-year-old man dying on Sunday, January 28 after crashing into a tree.
Investigation of the two incidents is ongoing and anyone who witnessed either incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.