Melbourne Commuters Caught in Floodwaters Crank Up the Tunes. Credit — YouTube/Onyaga via Storyful

Melbourne Commuters Caught in Floodwaters Crank Up the Tunes. Credit — YouTube/Onyaga via Storyful

A MAN has died after his car struck a pole in Preston early this morning.

It’s believed the driver was trying to get in front of a tram when he clipped a parked car on Plenty Rd shortly before 12.30am.

It appears he then lost control, crashing into the power pole and through a brick fence.

The male driver, who was the sole occupant, died at the scene.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said a male pedestrian was struck by debris from the collision and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner. All lanes of Plenty Rd are now open.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333

000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.