A motorcyclist riding a stolen bike was hospitalised with serious injuries after he crashed into a pole at a level crossing in Woodend yesterday.
The disqualified male rider, a 30-year-old male from Pyalong, was riding east on Tylden-Woodend Road about 2pm when he lost control of the motorcycle and struck a level crossing warning light pole, splitting the bike in two.
The rider was thrown some distance from the initial impact point landing near the southbound railway tracks.
V/Line trains were delayed due to the collision scene.
The rider was airlifted from the scene with multiple fractures and internal injuries and remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition.
The matter is currently under police investigation with speed and impairment being a major contributing factor to the collision.
The rider is to be charged with multiple traffic and crime-related offences.
“Motorcycle excessive speed and rider inexperience are still key drivers of motorcycle road trauma,” said Sergeant Justin Embleton-Smith of Gisborne Police.
“Police within the Macedon Ranges will be engaged in road policing throughout the area to influence rider/driver behaviours.”