Overview

• A 69-year-old man struck by a high-speed, allegedly illegally modified e-bike on May 12 has died in the hospital.
• The collision occurred on Frankston-Flinders Road in Hastings, with the e-bike reportedly modified to reach speeds of up to 80 km/h.
• The 24-year-old rider, also injured in the crash, remains hospitalized in stable condition as investigations continue.
• Victoria Police's Major Collision Investigation Unit is examining the bike's unauthorized modifications and seeking witness accounts or video evidence.
• The incident comes during National Road Safety Week and follows a series of recent fatal crashes on Victoria's roads, intensifying calls for stricter e-bike regulation.