Following the tragic death of a local woman in a Strathalbyn road crash last week, The Southern Argus has launched a road safety campaign in the lead up to Easter...The Easter long weekend is fast- approaching and local police are imploring drivers to take care as the state’s road toll continues to rise...
Drivers have been urged to take into account weather and road conditions after a number of crashes in the region, including a Nine Mile Road incident which claimed the life of a 74-year-old woman last Thursday.
Hills Fleurieu Police join The Southern Argus in a community safety plea and remind local drivers on the importance of preparation, planning and patience on regional roads.
“Police will be out in force this Easter long weekend and safety is at the forefront of all our minds,” Operations Inspector Andrew Kemp said.
“You can count on one hand the things that will kill you; not wearing a seatbelt, driving after drinking or drug taking; driving tired, not keeping your eyes on the road and speeding.
“If we each take a moment to prepare and plan for our trips, check the roadworthiness of our cars and bikes beforehand, take
regular rest breaks and being patient with other road users, we will go a long way towards arriving safely at our destination.”
The number of people killed on South Australian roads in 2023 is more than double compared to this time last year, with a total of 37 lives lost (at time of print), compared to 16 at this time in 2022.
Meanwhile, alarmingly, a woman stopped
by officers near Thursday’s Strathalbyn fatal crash site blew .087 on a blood alcohol test with a child in the front seat.
“Too many lives are being lost and too many families are left heartbroken,” Insp Kemp added.
“It’s time we all took responsibility for our behaviour behind the wheel.”
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