A fatal motorcycle crash on the Western Highway near Trawalla has prompted calls for urgent action on pothole repairs, following the rider’s death after reportedly losing control due to road damage. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred just before 1pm on Sunday, highlighting ongoing concerns about unsafe conditions on regional roads. Local authorities and advocacy groups are now urging immediate fixes to prevent further accidents. The tragedy underscores broader debates about infrastructure maintenance and road safety in Victoria’s west.
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 SundayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEmergency 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...
