Man killed and two others seriously hurt after their car hit a tree at Somerville

One man is dead and two others seriously injured after their car slammed into a tree on the Mornington Peninsula.

It’s believed the vehicle they were travelling lost control on Tyabb-Tooradin Road in Somerville and struck a tree just after 5.30am on Tuesday.

The occupants are yet to be formally identified.

Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

This brings the state’s road toll to 284, 36 more than this time last year.