'Inherently dangerous': women die trying to help roo Two women have been struck and killed after stopping to help an injured kangaroo, sparking a call for caution from police. AAP · Sep 4, 2025
'Reckless' e-bike blitz after huge spike in crashes 'Reckless' e-bike riders are being targeted after a huge jump in crashes, as police warn confusion over their power is no excuse for breaking the law. AAP · Aug 5, 2025
Plea for drivers to stop taking risks as deaths soar The road toll in one state spiked by 10 over a deadly Mother's Day weekend as authorities beg "entitled" motorists to stay safe. AAP · May 12, 2025
Police expect a second catastrophic year of road deaths A spike in pedestrian and motorcyclist deaths on Victorian roads "cannot continue", police say, as they make an urgent plea for drivers to take better care. AAP · Aug 10, 2024
Huge spike in motorbike fatalities six months into 2024 Victoria Police are warning motorcyclists to be careful on the road after a 75 per cent spike in rider fatalities this year compared to the same period in 2023. AAP · Jun 28, 2024
Day drinking and driving a recipe for road disaster Day-drinking drivers are creating a recipe for disaster, with one-in-five of those caught under the influence being during daylight hours on Victoria's roads. AAP · May 20, 2024
Head of road policing Glenn Weir apologises for speeding in unmarked work car in Melbourne Victoria police say assistant commissioner was caught driving at 58km/h in a 50km/h zone in February The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2024
'I am truly sorry': top road cop nabbed for speeding Victoria's Road Policing Assistant Commissioner says he is "mortified" after getting caught by a speed camera going over the legal limit. AAP · Mar 25, 2024
Six dead in catastrophic crashes were from overseas The four victims of a fiery Victorian car crash were from the Pacific Islands, while two people killed in a separate smash had recently arrived from Bangladesh. AAP · Nov 12, 2023
Vic road toll edges 2022 total with two months left Victoria's road toll is on the brink of surpassing the 2022 total as police promise to step up roadside monitoring during the Melbourne Cup long weekend. AAP · Nov 2, 2023
‘What’s the speed, bro?’ Disturbing video emerges after Victoria crash A video has emerged reportedly showing the car involved in Victoria's quadruple-fatality crash speeding along a dark regional road. The New Daily · May 29, 2023
Victorian road trauma survivors warn of lifelong consequences in split-second decisions Thirty-eight more people have died on Victorian roads this year than at the same time last year, as families impacted by past road trauma say the consequences for those left behind will be felt for years. ABC News · May 29, 2023
‘Lost angels’ mourned in crash that killed four The mother of a teen who was one of four people killed in a horror weekend car crash in western Victoria has issued a heart-breaking plea. The New Daily · May 29, 2023
Families and loved ones remember the four who died in a 'horror' crash outside Hamilton The sole survivor of a devastating fatal crash in Victoria's west is showing signs of recovery in hospital, as the community mourns the loss of four people who died in the tragedy. ABC News · May 29, 2023
The New Daily · May 28, 2023 High speed a factor in deadly Victorian car smash that killed four Extremely high speed was a factor in a car crash that killed four people in Victoria's west and left a teen fighting for life in hospital.