NSW Police are urging motorists to really stop and consider their ‘driver safety’ to ensure they arrive safely after seven people were killed in road crashes yesterday (Monday 26 August 2013). Assistant Commissioner John Hartley, Commander of Traffic and Highway Patrol, said that these crashes are a real wake-up call to all drivers to consider the impact of their actions on our roads. “We want motorists to drive in a manner that ensures they arrive safely at their destinations. “Driver safety means being in control and fully aware of your surroundings when behind the wheel - sticking to the speed limit, not drinking and not being distracted by mobile phones. “People need to stop and think about it before heading out - drivers don’t want their actions to be responsible for the loss of their life or another’s in a tragic crash. “The consequences of not driving safely on the road are far-reaching, and impact not only the driver but the families and friends of those involved,” Assistant Commissioner Hartley said. Fatal crashes yesterday: About 9.45am yesterday (Monday 26 August 2013) a 33-year-old male US citizen, was riding a motor scooter on the City Westlink, Haberfield. A 33-year-old female, Japanese citizen, was a pillion passenger on the bike. Both the rider and passenger died at the scene after colliding with a truck driven by a 39-year-old man. Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit officers are investigating the crash. About 3.20pm yesterday (Monday 26 August 2013), a blue Holden Commodore was travelling south on the Old Pacific Highway, Lake Innes, when it left the roadway and hit a tree. The 27-year-old male driver and the 19-year-old female passenger were ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. Meanwhile, at 4.20pm (Monday 26 August 2013), emergency services were called to Arakoon Road, Arakoon, after a Toyota Landcruiser crashed into a tree. The 54-year-old male driver died at the scene. Just after 6pm last night (Monday 26 August 2013), an 84-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Leisure Drive, Banora Point, when he was hit by a Toyota Tarago travelling east. The 84-year-old man died as a result of his injuries, the 59-year-old male driver was taken to Tweed Hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing. In another incident, about 7.25pm yesterday (Monday 26 August 2013), a 26-year-old woman was driving a Holden Barina west on the Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen. The woman died at the scene after the Barina left the roadway and hit a tree.
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 04:09:26 +0000
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