July 17, 2025

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Incident Overview
An e-bike rider has died following a collision with a car in Melbourne’s north. The crash occurred at approximately 5:00 pm on Wednesday, July 17, 2025, on Edwardes Street in Reservoir. The e-bike rider died at the scene. The driver of the car, who was the sole occupant, stopped and is assisting police. The deceased has not yet been formally identified.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2025 (approximately 5:00 pm)
  • Location: Edwardes Street, Reservoir, Melbourne, Victoria

Vehicles Involved

  • E-bike – ridden by deceased individual (identity pending formal confirmation)
  • Passenger car – driver stopped and was not physically injured

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The e-bike rider died at the scene. Identity has not yet been formally confirmed by police.
  • No Injuries:
    • The driver of the car was not physically injured and remained at the scene to assist police.

Emergency Response
Victoria Police and emergency services responded promptly. The scene was secured for investigation, and traffic disruptions were likely on Edwardes Street during the evening commute. Victoria Police Major Collision Investigation Unit is leading inquiries.

Investigation
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Areas of focus include:

  • The direction and speed of both the e-bike and the car at the time of the incident
  • Visibility, lighting, and traffic conditions on Edwardes Street during peak hour
  • Eyewitness accounts and any available CCTV or dashcam footage

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers. The incident brings Victoria’s 2025 road toll to 171 lives lost.

Community Impact
This fatality has increased concern over the safety of e-bike riders in metropolitan areas. The growing use of e-bikes for commuting and delivery has prompted renewed discussion on shared road responsibility and cyclist visibility, especially during peak traffic periods.

Witnesses/Appeals
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who has dashcam/CCTV footage from Edwardes Street between 4:45–5:15 pm on July 17, 2025, to contact: