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Motorcyclist dies after reported pothole hit on Western Highway
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 14, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
Summary: A motorcyclist died at the weekend after reportedly hitting a pothole on Victoria’s Western Highway near Trawalla. Police are still investigating the crash. A friend paid tribute to 71-year-old Peter “Tiki” Mason, while the Western Highway Action Committee criticised the state government’s lack of investment.
WHO: Western Highway Action Committee; Peter “Tiki” Mason’s friend; Victoria Police
WHAT: A motorcyclist died after reportedly hitting a pothole on the Western Highway near Trawalla; police investigate and tributes and criticism follow.
WHEN: Sep 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Western Highway near Trawalla, Victoria
WHY: The rider reportedly hit a pothole, and police are investigating the crash.
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