- ‘Larger than life’ teen, 15, killed in crash
A 15-year-old boy who was killed in a horror e-bike crash is being remembered for his charm and big smile by his school and loved ones.
The fatal smash occurred at the busy Plenty Road and Findon Road intersection in South Morang, during peak hour traffic at 5.30pm on Wednesday.
Max Foster was riding on the back of the e-bike with his 17-year-old friend driving when it collided with two cars.
Paramedics rushed to the scene and took the 17-year-old to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, but his friend could not be saved and died at the site.
The drivers of the two cars involved in the accident stopped to help the boys and are assisting police with their inquiries.
The teenager’s school, The Lakes South Morang College, shared a heartfelt tribute to the late student on social media.
‘Max was a valued member of our college community, and his passing is a heartbreaking loss for us all,’ the school wrote.
‘Max was a larger than life personality, who endeared us with his warmth, humour, positivity and embraced us with a charm and smile that will always be unmistakably Max.’
The 15-year-old boy who died in a horror e-bike crash is being remembered for his charm and big smile by his school and loved ones (Max Foster is pictured)
Max Foster was riding on the back of the e-bike with his 17-year-old friend driving when it collided with two cars (pictured, police at the scene)
Friend Luca also paid tribute to the 15-year-old on a GoFundMe page raising funds for the Foster family.
Max was like a brother to me and one of the closest friends I have ever had Max was such a sweet soul and the most genuine person, please donate in memory of Max and to help his family all profits will be going to Max’s family,’ he wrote.
‘Long Live Max️.’
Victoria Police told the Daily Mail on Thursday morning that they were still investigating whether the victim was wearing a helmet.
Witnesses told 7News the 15-year-old was not wearing a helmet and the e-bike may have run a red light.
One member of a Facebook community group with ties to South Morang said it was a ‘tragedy waiting to happen’.
The teenager’s death was the latest in a string of e-bike accidents across the country, which have prompted crackdowns on the devices in a number of states.
