Altona motorcyclist severely injured

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Goya Dmytryshchak

An Altona man was hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after a crash at Laverton on Monday.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses after a Kawasaki motorbike and grey Toyota sedan collided in Dohertys Road about 6.20am.

The motorcyclist, 46, suffered severe injuries.

The car driver, a 38-year-old Tarneit man, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police want to speak to any witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage.

Detectives especially want to speak with a truck driver who was behind the motorcycle just before the collision.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au