General News
31 May, 2024
Arrest after fatal crash
Police have charged a motorist with dangerous driving causing death after a Beulah motorcyclist died in the collision at Rosebery on Sunday.
It is alleged a car and motorbike collided on Windy Ridge Road, near Rosebery East Road, about 4.20pm.
The motorcyclist, a 54-year-old Beulah man, died at the scene.
The driver of the car, a 40-year-old Epping man, was arrested at the scene.
He was charged with dangerous driving causing death and bailed to the Horsham Magistrates Court.
The Henty Highway was closed between Beulah and Hopetoun while emergency services attended.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
The provisional road toll for the year so far stands at 115 lives lost, compared to 121 this time last year.
Major contributing factors include low-level or excessive speeding, distracted drivers and fatigue.