July 19, 2025

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Incident Overview
A motorbike rider is fighting for life after colliding with a car on the Monash Freeway in Wheelers Hill, Melbourne. The crash occurred at approximately 12:47pm on Saturday, July 19, 2025, near the Wellington Road exit. Police report that the motorcyclist was travelling in tandem with another motorcycle at the time. The second rider was uninjured and arrested at the scene for questioning.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 (approximately 12:47 pm)
  • Location: Monash Freeway near Wellington Road, Wheelers Hill, Melbourne, Victoria

Vehicles Involved

  • Motorcycle 1 – rider critically injured
  • Motorcycle 2 – accompanying vehicle, rider uninjured and arrested for questioning
  • Passenger Car – stopped at the scene, driver uninjured

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Serious Injuries:
    • Motorbike rider (identity unconfirmed) – transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries
  • No Injuries:
    • Second motorcycle rider – not injured, but arrested
    • Car driver – no injuries reported

Emergency Response
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, with the Major Collision Investigation Unit attending to assess circumstances. Paramedics treated the injured rider before hospital transport. Multiple freeway lanes were closed in both directions, creating long delays.

Investigation
Victoria Police’s Major Collision Investigation Unit is reviewing:

  • Speed and formation travel of the two motorcycles involved
  • The positioning and behaviour of the car at the point of impact
  • The reason for the arrest of the second rider
  • Witness reports and dashcam footage from nearby vehicles

Detectives are also examining whether any reckless riding preceded the incident.

Community Impact
The collision has caused significant delays along the Monash Freeway during weekend traffic. Motorists were urged to use detours via Ferntree Gully Road, Springvale Road, or exit earlier at Forster Road or Police Road. Emergency services also issued warnings about safe distance and visibility when overtaking or sharing roads with motorcycles.

Witnesses/Appeals
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage from the Monash Freeway near Wellington Road around 12:30–1:00 pm on July 19, 2025.