Motor vehicle accidents for the Far South Coast are below police targets, despite the fatalities along highways in recent weeks.
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Far South Coast Local Area Command acting crime manager Inspector Kevin McNeil said, while there had been a spate of minor accidents in the region, the major accidents, including the quadruple fatality with the fuel tanker and three cars, along with the Braidwood fatality, were not within the command’s borders.
He said, however, Far South Coast and Shoalhaven highway patrol officers should receive recognition for their efforts in responding to these major accidents.
“Highway patrol officers from both Shoalhaven and Far South Coast commands have recently attended numerous fatal accidents and witnessed horrific scenes, yet they daily put on their uniform and go out there to ensure other people are safe,” Inspector McNeil said.
“They deserve praise and congratulations for the things they have dealt with.”
Four people died after a southbound fuel tanker collided with three northbound cars on the Princes Highway on December 28.
On New Year’s Day a 17-year-old from Murrumbateman, near Yass, died near Braidwood.
Two vehicles collided on South St, Batemans Bay, on New Year’s Eve at about 1pm, with no serious injuries but both vehicles had to be towed from the scene and traffic was diverted for at least an hour.
Police also responded to a two-vehicle collision on George Bass Drive on Tuesday at about 1.20pm near Tomakin. An ambulance spokeswoman said one person with possible spinal injuries was taken to Moruya Hospital.