Owner of Borough Fish Shop on High St in Eaglehawk killed in horror Averys Rd crash

A 60-year-old White Hills man who was killed in a horrific car crash over the weekend has been remembered as a “funny bugger” who made great fish and chips.

Owner of Borough Fish Shop in Eaglehawk, 60-year-old Will, was killed in a collision with a motorbike on Averys Rd, Eaglehawk on April 6, 2024.

A 60-year-old White Hills man who was killed in a horrific car crash over the weekend has been remembered as a “funny bugger” who made great fish and chips.

Owner of Borough Fish Shop on High St in Eaglehawk, known to the community as “Will”, was killed in a crash with a motorbike on Averys Rd about 10.30pm Saturday night.

Both Will and the 18-year-old Eaglehawk motorcyclist tragically died at the scene before 11.30pm.

Two men have been killed in a horror crash between a car and a motorbike on the corner of Victoria St and Averys Rd, Eaglehawk in Bendigo on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Picture: Gianni Francis

Will and his wife had owned the Borough Fish Shop for nine years prior to the crash and he was well-known in Eaglehawk for making “great fish”.

The fish and chip shop has closed temporarily following his death, with a sign on the door stating: “Sorry, due to the passing of Will, the shop will be closed for the next few days. Apologies for any inconvenience”.

Owner of Borough Fish Shop in Eaglehawk, 60-year-old Will, was killed in a collision with a motorbike on Averys Rd, Eaglehawk on April 6, 2024.

Those who knew him remembered him as a lovely man and a “funny bugger”.

Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.