Calls for urgent road repairs after beloved motorcyclist Peter ‘Tiki’ Mason killed by pothole in Victoria

The devastated family of a motorcyclist who died after riding into a pothole on a Victorian highway has blamed the state government for his death.

Peter Mason, also known as Tiki, hit the pothole and lost control of his motorcycle while riding on the Western Hwy near Trawalla Rd at Trawalla, in Victoria’s central west, about 12.50pm on Sunday.

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7NEWS understands Mason’s family is due to arrive in Melbourne from New Zealand on Monday as they come to terms with his death.

Tributes have flooded social media for Mason, who was president of the Eureka Social Riders.

“It is with heavy hearts and complete shock that we share the tragic passing of our mate Tiki following a motorcycle accident over the weekend,” the Mutiny Mob Social Club wrote.

“Only days ago, we were sharing a great weekend, plenty of laughs and good times together. Now we are struggling to comprehend that he is gone.

“On behalf of every member of the Mutiny Mob Social Club, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Tiki’s family, loved ones, friends and everyone at the Eureka Club.”

Melbourne-based motorcycle content creators That Harley Couple said they were “gutted to hear of the loss of Tiki”.

“We interviewed him this year at the Redback Rally and although only a short conversation he left a lasting impression,” they said.

“That impression was one of a true gentleman who cared deeply about those around him.

“Condolences to his family, friends and brothers and sisters in the club and greater biker community.”

Mason’s death has also sparked anger over the condition of Victoria’s roads, with social media users describing the crash as avoidable.

It comes just days after the Victorian Auditor-General found half of the state’s road network was in poor condition, as a backlog of potholes waiting to be repaired continues to grow.