Appeal for witnesses

Baw Baw Highway Patrol officers are appealing for witnesses to assist with investigations into a collision at Drouin early Saturday morning.

Emergency services were called to Main Neerim Rd, near Myers Rd after a Toyota Hilux utility, towing a trailer with a car on it, left the roadway and crashed into a tree about 5.30am.

The driver, a 29-year-old Neerim man, was thrown from the utility and suffered life-threatening-injuries. He was airlifted to hospital in a stable condition.

Police are appealing for motorists with dashcam who were driving on Main Neerim Rd at the time or anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au