A motorcyclist has died following a suspected hit-and-run collision involving a motorcycle and a heavy truck on the Maroondah Highway in north-east Victoria.

Emergency services were called to the highway near Parsons Road in Yarck at approximately 11:30am on Thursday, 22 October 2026, after the male rider was found unresponsive on the road. Paramedics attended the scene, but the motorcyclist died at the location. His identity had not been formally confirmed in the initial police announcement.

Victoria Police believe the motorcycle may have collided with a white semi-trailer truck travelling west along the highway. Investigators said the truck did not stop at the scene and continued travelling west after the suspected collision.

Police have not yet established the exact sequence of events leading to the fatal crash. Detectives are examining the circumstances of the collision and attempting to identify the truck and its driver.

The incident prompted an appeal for information from motorists who were travelling through the Kanumbra and Yarck areas around the time of the crash. Investigators are particularly interested in dashcam footage that may show the motorcycle, the truck or the vehicles' movements before and after the collision.

Police are also seeking information from anyone who witnessed the incident or noticed a white semi-trailer with potentially relevant damage. Such evidence could help establish whether the vehicles collided and clarify the circumstances in which the truck continued along the highway.

The Maroondah Highway is an important regional road connecting communities in Victoria's north-east. Heavy vehicles regularly use regional highways to transport goods, making the investigation into the truck's movements an important part of the police inquiry.

Authorities have not publicly confirmed whether any other vehicles were involved or whether weather, road conditions or other factors contributed to the incident. No charges had been announced in the initial report, and investigators were continuing to gather evidence.

Police have urged anyone with relevant information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report through the Crime Stoppers Victoria website.

The fatal incident adds to concerns about road safety for motorcyclists, who are particularly vulnerable in collisions with larger vehicles. Investigators will work to establish the cause of the crash and determine whether any offences occurred.

The circumstances remain under investigation, and police have asked the public to avoid speculation while they work to identify the rider and locate the truck involved.