Victoria Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a truck driver at Tallarook on Wednesday morning.
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Police believe the truck was driving on the Hume Freeway before it left the road and became wedged under a tree at about 4am.
Emergency services attended the scene but could not revive the driver. Police will investigate if the driver suffered a medical episode before the crash.
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The crash has resulted in the first life lost on Victorian roads this year. At the same time last year, four people had died on the state's roads.
Anyone with dashcam footage or information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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