biker down on way to the island

[Volvi]

heard this morning guy in his 50's came down and killed this morning on the way to the island, he came from Caulfield. I wuda thought I may have known who he might be but havent heard any further details. anyone knowing anything please post.

[Volvi]

A motorcyclist died when his bike slammed into a road sign in foggy conditions in Victoria's south this morning.

The 53-year-old motorcycle rider from suburban Caulfield, who was thought to be travelling to the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, crashed at a junction on the South Gippsland Highway about 7.15am (AEST) today.

Police earlier issued a warning that there was heavy fog in the area.

"The man appears to have not seen the roundabout and has driven straight through," a Victoria Police spokeswoman said.

The man died from his injuries after crashing at the intersection of South Gippsland Highway and Baxter-Tooradin Road, in Devon Meadows.

Victoria's Philip Island raceway is hosting the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix today.

"The roads leading into Philip Island have been heavy with fog all morning with numerous minor collisions occurring on the highway and other roads leading to the event," the police spokeswoman said.

She again urged motorists heading to the event to remain patient.

Victoria's road toll stands at 220, down on the 243 dead at the same time last year.

- AAP

[MacBusa]

thats just sad..


RIP mate. Cheers.Grantwww.blingpartsaustralia.com.au

[BUSAnthony]

i went past soon after the accident.
terrible conditions on the way there, little round-about warning signs, very sad to see. condolences to his family