Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, which happened on the Castlemaine-Maldon Road just after 9.15pm. 

Officers believe that the car was travelling north-west on the road when the driver lost control of the car, leaving the road and crashing into a tree.

The car then later burst into flames.

The driver, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene. 

There was no one else in the vehicle at the time of the crash. 

Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to make a confidential report at www.crimestoppers.vic.com.au 

The provisional road toll stands at 231 compared to 225 at this time in 2014.