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71-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies After Pothole Crash on Western Highway Near Trawalla, Victoria

A 71-year-old motorcyclist from Ballarat died after losing control of his motorcycle on the Western Highway near Trawalla Road, west of Ballarat, Victoria, following a crash into a pothole. Emergency services responded shortly before 1pm on September 14, 2026, but the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The Coalition has called for urgent action to address potholes on deteriorating roads.

The incident occurred on the Western Highway near Trawalla Road, west of Ballarat, Victoria, on Sunday, September 14, 2026, shortly before 1pm. The motorcyclist, identified as a resident of Ballarat, lost control of his motorcycle after hitting a pothole, leading to his death at the scene. Emergency services were dispatched to the location and confirmed the fatality upon arrival. The Coalition has since called for potholes to be fixed 'as a matter of urgency,' citing the incident as a catalyst for addressing road safety concerns. A biker mate revealed that the victim had previously complained about the 'treacherous' road conditions in the area.

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IndependentHerald SunSep 14, 04:58 AM
Killer pothole victim complained about ‘treacherous’ road where he died, biker mate reveals - Herald Sun

Killer pothole victim complained about ‘treacherous’ road where he died, biker mate reveals  Herald Sun

IndependentThe GuardianSep 14, 04:44 AM
Motorcyclist’s death reignites debate over potholes on Victoria’s ‘deteriorating’ roads

Coalition says potholes must be fixed ‘as a matter of urgency’ after 71-year-old crashed and died on Western Highway at Trawalla, west of Ballarat, on Sunday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Emergency services were called to Trawalla, west of Ballarat, shortly before 1pm on Sunday after reports a motorcycle had struck a pothole. The 71-year-old rider, from Ballarat, died at the scene after reportedly losing control on the Western Highway, near Trawalla Road. Continue reading...