Overview
- The collision, which occurred Wednesday about 5:30pm at Plenty and Findon roads, killed a 15‑year‑old pillion passenger and injured the 17‑year‑old rider.
- Police said the passenger was not wearing a helmet and the electric motorbike was unregistered.
- Officers described the vehicle as an illegal, modified electric motorcycle that cannot be registered in Victoria and can reach about 90 km/h.
- The 17‑year‑old remains in hospital in serious but stable condition and will be interviewed, with potential charges flagged including culpable driving and dangerous riding causing death.
- Both car drivers stopped and are assisting police, who are seeking witnesses and footage as officials warn of rising e‑rideable crashes and note new measures under consideration in Victoria, Queensland, and NSW.