‘Tragic’ Motorcycle Fatality Sparks Road Repair Demands in Victoria
A 71-year-old Ballarat man died on Sept. 13 after losing control of his motorcycle when it hit a pothole on the Western Highway.

TL;DR
- A motorcyclist died after hitting a pothole on the Western Highway in Trawalla, Victoria.
- The 71-year-old rider lost control and died at the scene.
- The incident has raised concerns about the state of Victoria's public roads.
- The Victorian Motorcycle Council has been highlighting road safety issues for over a decade.