‘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.

‘Tragic’ Motorcycle Fatality Sparks Road Repair Demands in Victoria

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.