Three-quarters of the fatal crashes during the June long weekend happened on rural roads, prompting police to warn local motorists of the potential dangers when driving on these well-travelled roads.
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Four people died in separate crashes across NSW on the Queen's Birthday weekend, with three of these occurring in southern NSW.
Operation Stay Alert commenced at 12.01am on Friday, June 7 and concluded at 11.59pm, Monday June 10.
Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy said the weekend saw several fatal crashes, where vehicles left the road and hit other objects.
"While the causes of all the crashes on the weekend are still under investigation, I would encourage all drivers or riders to be aware of their surroundings and take breaks if they are tired," Assistant Commissioner Corboy said.
"It doesn't matter where you are travelling to: crashes do not discriminate. They can happen anywhere and at any time."
Key statistics (NSW)
- Speed infringements: 4648
- Seatbelt offences: 498
- Breath tests: 224,965
- PCA charges: 293
- Major crashes: 269
- People injured: 78
- Lives lost: 4
Southern Region
- Speed infringements: 950
- Seatbelt offences: 46
- Breath tests: 43,803
- PCA charges: 45
- Major crashes: 29
- People injured: 14
- Fatalities: 3
Call in comfort
Have you lost something? A wallet? A phone? Some money? Please report it to police. You can do this in the comfort of your own home by calling the Police Assistance Line: 131 444. Or if you would like to attend the Police Station to report it in person, you can do that also. It is important to report anything of value that is lost or stolen. That way if property is handed into police by a member of the public we can attempt to track down the owner of that property.
- Queanbeyan Police Station is at 7 Morisset Street, telephone 6298 0599. In an emergency, call 000 (triple zero).
