A cyclist has died after being hit by a ute on the Princes Highway in Melbourne's south-east.
The man was riding east on the Princes Highway, near Dore Road, at Pakenham when he was struck by a Toyota Hilux ute vehicle about 8.50am on Friday.
The ute was also travelling east, police said.
"Attempts to resuscitate the cyclist were unsuccessful and he died at the scene," Sergeant Cameron Scott said.
The driver of the ute, a 58-year-old man from Pakenham, was not injured.
The Princes Highway will remain closed at Dore Road and traffic is being diverted via Racecourse Road.
Major collision investigation unit detectives are working to determine the cause of the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.