Motorcyclist killed by pothole on Victoria's deteriorating roads
A 71-year-old Ballarat motorcyclist died Sunday after his motorcycle struck a pothole on Western Highway.
A 71-year-old rider from Ballarat died at the scene after his motorcycle struck a pothole on Western Highway near Trawalla on Sunday afternoon. The rider lost control on impact.
An audit from September 9 found important information. 48% of Victoria's more than 23,000km of state roads are in poor or very poor condition.
The incident is a flashpoint in Victoria's election. Both major parties pledge major spending on road maintenance.
The Coalition has promised $5 billion over four years to fix one million potholes. Labor committed $352 million to this goal.
By 2026, they will double potholes fixed from 250,000 to 500,000. Police are investigating the crash.
- 71-year-old from Ballarat
- Victim's age and origin
- Western Highway near Trawalla
- Crash location
- $5 billion over four years
- Coalition spending pledge
Why it mattersThe death shows the human cost of delayed road maintenance. It's made road condition a central election issue in Victoria.
AustraliaAll Victorian motorists and motorcyclists face daily risk from poor road conditions, and the two political parties differ sharply on how to fix it.
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