The accident occurred at Manor Lakes on Thursday evening when Mr Mehdi's car collided with another car travelling north on Ballan Road about 5.45pm.
The family of Mr Mehdi has appealed to the authorities for the repatriation of the body to India.
A friend who is helping the family with the process, Fazil Mohammed Khan told SBS Hindi over the phone that Mehdi had visited his parents in Hyderabad in February this year.
“Mehdi’s brother in law, who lives in Australia, informed us about the accident. Mehdi had been living in Australia for over 18 years. He had become an Australian citizen. His parents live at Chanchalguda area in Hyderabad,” Khan said.
Mehdi leaves behind a wife and two children.
The Indian consulate in Melbourne is assisting the grieving family. The consulate said in a tweet, “Sorry to hear the news. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends. We will assist them in the best possible way we can.”
Nine-seven people have lost their lives on roads in Victoria so far this year.
