Peter Mason's family asks: remember the man, not his death
Peter Mason's family wants him remembered for his life. This follows his reportedly fatal pothole accident.
Peter 'Tiki' Mason reportedly died on Sunday, September 13. The motorcycle hit a pothole near Trawalla on the Western Highway.
He lost control. Peter Mason was president of the Eureka Social Riders motorcycle club and a beloved father and friend.
Peter Mason's family released a statement asking that his memory not be used for political reasons or in debates about road care. The family asked media and the public to remember him for the life he lived, the people he loved, and the memories he leaves.
If positive changes come through proper officials, the family hopes something good will come from the tragedy. An investigation is going on.
- 71
- Age
- Sunday, September 13
- Date
- Western Highway at Trawalla
- Location
Why it mattersThe family's plea shows the real cost of tragedy. It reminds people that behind headlines are real human beings and grieving loved ones.
AustraliaThe incident has sparked urgent discussion about Victoria's road conditions; a recent audit found state-managed roads in poor condition have increased 23 per cent since 2021.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 8 d ago
