Victoria: Family of motorcyclist killed by pothole speaks out

The family of Peter ‘Tiki’ Mason, a 71-year-old motorcyclist and president of the Eureka Social Riders, has released a statement following his death on the Western Highway near Trawalla, Victoria.

Mason died on Sunday after his motorcycle struck a pothole, causing him to lose control. While his death has sparked public debate regarding the condition of Victorian roads and government maintenance records, his family has requested that the tragedy not be used to further political agendas.

In a statement, the family expressed their heartbreak over the ‘sudden and devastating loss,’ noting that Mason was a ‘much-loved member’ of the family and a friend to many. They stated that they hope the appropriate investigative processes might identify changes to prevent similar tragedies, but emphasized that such matters should be handled by the proper authorities.