May 11, 2025

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Incident Overview
A tragic two-vehicle crash occurred near the Grampians National Park , Victoria, on Saturday, May 10, 2025 , at approximately 4:30 pm , resulting in the death of a 53-year-old motorcyclist and critical injuries to his passenger.

The collision happened at the intersection of Mill Road and Taylors Road in Moutajup , about 10 minutes south of the Grampians National Park . The motorcycle struck a car driven by a 20-year-old man from Lake Mundi , who remained at the scene and was not physically injured.

The motorcyclist died at the scene, while his passenger — yet to be formally identified — was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the crash and have appealed for witnesses or dashcam footage to come forward.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025 (approximately 4:30 pm).
  • Location: Intersection of Mill Road and Taylors Road, Moutajup, Victoria — 10 minutes south of Grampians National Park.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **motorcycle** carrying two people — the 53-year-old driver and an adult passenger.
  • A **car** driven by a 20-year-old man from Lake Mundi.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The 53-year-old male motorcyclist died at the scene.
  • Critical Injuries:
    • The unidentified adult passenger was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
  • No Injuries:
    • The 20-year-old male car driver was unharmed and remained at the scene to assist police.

Emergency Response

  • Police and paramedics responded swiftly after reports of the collision involving a motorcycle and a car.
  • Air Ambulance services were deployed to transport the critically injured passenger to hospital.

“His passenger, who is yet to be formally identified, was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.”
— Victoria Police statement

Police Investigation
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, focusing on:

  • The sequence of events leading up to the collision between the motorcycle and the car.
  • Road conditions, signage, and visibility at the time of the incident.
  • Potential factors such as speed, distraction, or failure to yield at the intersection.

The 20-year-old car driver was interviewed by police pending further findings from the investigation.

“The young man was interviewed by police pending results of an ongoing investigation.”
— Victoria Police update

Appeal for Information
The community is urged to assist authorities by providing any information that could help determine the cause of the crash:

  • Crime Stoppers Victoria: Report anonymously by calling 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
  • Witnesses are encouraged to share dashcam footage, CCTV recordings, or observations about the vehicles or drivers prior to the crash.

Community Impact
This tragic crash has deeply affected the local community, particularly due to its location near the popular tourist destination of the Grampians National Park . The loss of a life and serious injury to another serve as a sobering reminder of the risks faced by motorcyclists, especially at rural intersections.