Young man killed when car crashes into pole in Fitzroy North, Melbourne

A young man has died in a single-vehicle crash in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy.

Police were called to St Georges Rd, near Watkins St, Fitzroy North, at around 11.30pm where they found a car lying on its side.

Initial reports indicate the car crashed into a pole before rolling and eventually ending up in front of a church.

A young man has died in a single-vehicle crash in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy.

The driver of the car, a 22-year-old man, died at the scene.

St George’s Road remains closed in both directions between Reid and Church Street.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.