Motorcyclist remembered as 'absolute legend' after Western Highway crash
The state of Victoria's roads is again in the spotlight after a motorcyclist died after reportedly hitting a pothole at the weekend.
Peter Tiki Mason, a 71-year-old motorcyclist from Ballarat, lost his life in a crash on the Western Highway over the weekend. While police are still investigating the incident, a friend of Mr. Mason has spoken out, criticizing the Victorian government for its handling of the situation. Casey Bandy, a fellow motorcyclist and friend of Mr. Mason, stated that the state government bears responsibility for his friend's death, saying, "The government has got blood on its hands."
The Western Highway Action Committee has called on the government to address the potholes and improve safety on the highway, describing the lack of investment as "reprehensible." Premier Ben Carroll has pledged to double the number of potholes fixed this year, but the situation remains concerning.
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