Motorcyclist’s death reignites debate over potholes on Victoria’s ‘deteriorating’ roads

A 71-year-old motorcyclist died on Sunday after crashing on the Western Highway at Trawalla, west of Ballarat. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 1pm after reports that the motorcycle had struck a pothole. The rider, from Ballarat, lost control and died at the scene.

The incident has prompted the Coalition to call for urgent repairs to potholes on Victoria's roads.

The condition of Victoria's roads has been described as "deteriorating".

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