A Wangaratta woman has died after a crash on Rowan Street Monday morning.

A Victoria Police spokesperson said a vehicle had reversed from a driveway across Rowan Street, Wangaratta and struck a tree around 11:30am.

An 80-year-old Wangaratta woman was critically injured and taken to hospital by paramedics, where she later died.

The woman was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

The stretch of Rowan Street from the Swan Street roundabout to the Phillipson Street roundabout remained closed to the public early afternoon Monday as police investigate the exact circumstances of the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with CCTV/dashcam footage or any information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au