E-bike rider killed in crash with car at Reservoir in Melbourne's North
They were travelling along Edwardes St at Reservoir, in Melbourne's north, when the bike and car collided about 5pm.
The e-bike rider died at the scene, Victoria Police said.
They are yet to be formally identified.
The driver, who was the sole occupant of the car, stopped at the scene.
They were not physically injured in the crash.
Investigations into the crash are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
There have now been 171 lives lost on Victorian roads this year, according to Victoria Police.
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