Fatal motor vehicle collision: Singleton

14th January, 2005

Police are preparing a report for the Coroner following a fatal single vehicle collision at Singleton overnight.

About 7:20pm (Thursday 13th January), a Ford Falcon sedan travelling south-west on Wattle Ponds Road, Singleton, veered off the road and hit a tree.

The driver, an 18 year-old Singleton man, died instantly. He was the only occupant of the car at the time of the incident.

Crash investigators are continuing their enquiries to determine the cause of the crash.

Appeal after man hit by car: Meadowbank

15th January, 2005

Police are appealing for information after a 23-year-old man received minor injuries when he was hit by a car in Meadowbank.

About 1.30am today (15th January 2005), a group of teenage boys arrived at a Wharf Road house and asked to be let inside. Those inside the home were holding a private party.

After they were refused entry, the group attempted to force their way inside by smashing windows. A number of cars parked near the house were also damaged.

A 23-year-old man ran out of the house and was hit by a dark coloured sedan which was last seen driving south along Wharf Road.

Detectives have interviewed a number of witnesses, along with the 23-year-old man who is expected to be released from hospital this morning.

Witnesses have told investigators the men who tried to enter the house were of Middle Eastern appearance.

Detectives and crime scene attended and will continue their inquiries this morning. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the car or witnessed any suspicious activity in Wharf Road is asked to contact Gladesville Police on
02 9879 9699 or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.

Man arrested during Operation “Shatter 4” – North Sydney

15th January, 2005

A 35–year-old Bardwell Park man will appear in court after being arrested during an operation targeting theft from cars in Sydney’s north.

About 10pm yesterday (Friday 14th January, 2005), North Sydney Police were patrolling a Grosvenor Street, Neutral Bay car park during Operation “Shatter 4” .

Police will allege they approached a man in the car park and after a conversation he ran away from the officers.

After a short chase, a man was arrested in the backyard of a nearby house. Police have since recovered laptop computers, mobile phones and personal organisers.

He has been charged with goods in custody, stealing, resist arrest and escaping lawful custody. The 35-year-old was refused bail and is expected to appear in Parramatta Bail Court.

Charges laid over slow speed pursuit – Bateau Bay to Normanhurst

16th January, 2005

A woman will face court after leading police on a slow speed pursuit from Bateau Bay to Normanhurst last night (Saturday 15th January, 2005).

About 8.20pm, police attempted to stop the woman’s Holden Commodore on The Entrance Road at Bateau Bay following a concern for welfare.

When the car failed to stop, road spikes were used on Wyong Road at Berkeley Vale.

All four tyres were deflated however the car continued on its rims at a slow speed along the F3 towards Sydney.

Highway patrol cars from Tuggerah Lakes, Brisbane Water and Kuring-gai LACs, ensured the safety of other motorists by maintaining a distance in front and behind the Commodore.

The pursuit ended about one and a half hours later, when the Commodore stopped after hitting a median strip on Pennant Hills Road at Normanhurst.

The 50-year-old Green Point woman was arrested and charged with driving in a manner dangerous and negligent driving.

She’ll appear in Wyong Local Court on Wednesday 2nd February 2005.

Nobody was injured during the incident.

Man Charged With High Range Drink Driving – St Peters

17th January, 2005

A St Peters man has been charged with high range drink driving after being stopped by police in St Peters on Saturday 15th January, 2005.

About 11:50pm Saturday 15th January, a Nissan Pintara travelling south on Unwins Bridge Road was pulled over for a random breath test.

The man returned a positive result. He was arrested and taken to Newtown Police Station where further testing revealed a blood alcohol reading of 0.175.

He is due to appear in Newtown Local Court on 8th February, 2005.

Fatal Tractor Accident – Lithgow

17th January, 2005

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after a man died in a tractor accident near Lithgow yesterday.

About 3.30pm Sunday 16th January, a 66-year-old man received fatal head injuries when the tractor he was operating rolled over on a property called ‘The Meadows’ on Jerry Meadows Road, Sodwalls.

It’s believed the tractor rolled as the man was attempting to move a large round bale from the back of another vehicle.

Police and ambulance crews were called to the property, however, the man died at the scene.

Work Cover has been informed and will conduct further inquiries.

Tanker Overturns – Roseville Bridge

17th January, 2005

A petrol tanker has jack knifed on the city bound approaches to the Roseville Bridge this morning.

The crash occurred just before 5.15am and all lanes of Warringah Road are blocked. Attempts to move the tanker using a heavy vehicle tow truck are scheduled to begin around 6am.

The driver received minor injuries in the crash and was treated at the scene by ambulance officers.

It is planned to establish diversions around the crash site at the Wakehurst Parkway and Forrest Way. Inquiries into the cause of the crash are continuing.

Motorcyclist killed in M4 crash

17th January, 2005

A motorcyclist died after being hit by a car on the M4 near Parramatta about 5.30am today (Monday 17th January, 2005).

Witnesses have told police the rider was struck by a Toyota Camry as he skidded along the roadway after coming off his Honda CBR 1000, about 200m past the Coleman Street on-ramp at Mays Hill.

Both the motorcyclist and the male driver of the Toyota were travelling east at the time.

It’s understood four cars following the bike managed to avoid the rider but he was struck by the fifth.

Two lanes eastbound were blocked until about 8am.

Appeal for information over theft from police vehicle - Lake Macquarie

19th January, 2005

Lake Macquarie Police are appealing for public assistance in their inquiries into the theft of items from a police vehicle on Saturday night 15th January, 2005.

Police attended Frenchmans Beach at Swansea Heads about 10.15pm to investigate reports of a loud party taking place on the beach.

Two officers arrived at the scene in a marked police vehicle and spoke to a number of youths. The officers then walked about 100 metres from the vehicle to speak to up to 50 young people who were on the beach.

When police returned to the car they noticed the back window of the vehicle had been smashed by a large rock and a briefcase had been taken from the back seat.

Police are appealing for public assistance to find the briefcase, which contained an officer’s personal items and some police material.

Police followed a number of lines of inquiry and have charged a young man with the theft of a police hat, which was allegedly taken from the back seat of the police vehicle. The hat has not been recovered and the 16-year-old Tingira Heights youth is due to appear at Toronto Children’s Court today.

The search for the briefcase continues and police are appealing for public assistance. The case is described as black, made of nylon, with a black handle and black strap.

Anyone with information is asked to call Belmont Police on 4942 9899 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police warn Kooragang Island car enthusiasts: Don't Speed

17th January, 2005

Car enthusiasts travelling to and from Kooragang Island have been warned no tolerance will be shown towards speeding or reckless driving.

Waratah Local Area Commander, Superintendent Dave Swilks, said police would continue targeting these offences in a series of operations.

“I have directed all my traffic police that no tolerance will be shown to anyone who breaks the speed limit,” Superintendent Swilks said.

“You are putting yourself and everyone else on the roads in danger."

“Kooragang Island is an industrial area with trucks, sometimes carrying dangerous goods, travelling through it at irregular hours. It is also popular with fishermen and boating enthusiasts. The potential for a serious crash is quite real.”

Superintendent Swilks said a combination of high profile and covert enforcement programmes are conducted by the Command’s police to promote road safety and reduce the number of crashes. Larger operations had resulted in cars being confiscated for burnouts.

“During the weekend, one highway patrol car crew detected nine motorists exceeding the speed limit in the Kooragang Island area, including three travelling more than 30 kilometres per hour over the speed limit.

“Seven of those speeding motorists were ‘P’ plate drivers travelling to the Kooragang Island area,” he said.

“While you would consider the potential loss of licence would be a deterring factor, a provisional licence holder was detected at 106 kph in a 60 kph area, and had only been returned his ‘P’ licence recently after a previous loss of licence for exceeding the speed limit.”

Driver charged with travelling 74km/h over speed limit

17th January, 2005

A provisional licence holder will appear in Gosford Local Court next month after he was detected travelling over 70 kilometres/hour above the speed limit.

At 8.55am on Sunday (16th January, 2005), Brisbane Water Highway Patrol detected an Audi sedan travelling north on the F3 Freeway at Somersby at 164 kilometres per hour.

The 21-year-old male driver, a provisional P1 licence holder, from Birchgrove in Sydney’s south was charged with exceeding the speed by 45kmh, not displaying his p-plates and not carrying a licence.

He will appear in Gosford Local Court on 15th February.

EDITOR’S NOTE: NSW Provisional P1 licence holders are restricted to a 90kmh speed limit.

Speeding P-Plate Driver – F3 Freeway

19th January, 2005

A P-plate driver was caught allegedly travelling at 183 km/h on the F3 freeway at Somersby yesterday (Tuesday 18th January, 2005).

About 2.20pm, Brisbane Water Highway Patrol were conducting speed radar checks on the F3 freeway when they detected a Holden Commodore travelling north at 183 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.

Officers stopped the vehicle and issued the 20-year-old San Remo male driver with a court attendance notice for dangerous driving.

As the holder of a P1 provisional licence, the driver cannot legally exceed 90 km/h. The man's licence was cancelled.

Man dies in crash - near Ballina

20th January, 2005

A man has died in a crash between a semi-trailer and a car near Ballina this morning.

About 7.45am Thursday 20th January, a B-double semi-trailer travelling north on the Pacific Highway and a white Toyota Camry station wagon collided at the intersection of Tintenbar Road.

The male driver of the station wagon died at the scene, while the driver of the semi-trailer suffered minor injuries when his rig rolled over.

He has been taken to Ballina Hospital in a stable condition.

Traffic diversions around the crash site were expected to remain in place until late afternoon.

Anyone who witnessed the crash should contact Ballina Police on 6681 8699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Pedestrian Killed By Bus – St Marys

21st January, 2005

An 18-year-old St Marys man was killed when he fell under a moving bus last night (thursday 20th January, 2005).

About 9.15pm the man was running to catch the bus in Station Street at St Marys when he slipped and lost his footing, falling under the rear wheels of the bus. The man died at the scene.

There were about 10 passengers on board the bus, however no-one else was injured.

St Marys Police are preparing a report for the coroner.

Unborn child dies, woman critically injured after crash: Goulburn

21st January, 2005

A police investigation is continuing after a crash near Goulburn where four people, including a woman in the final stages of pregnancy, were injured.

About 3.35pm yesterday (Thursday 20th January, 2005) a sedan and a station wagon travelling on the Braidwood Road near Tirranaville, approximately five kilometres east of Goulburn, collided head on.

As a result a 27-year-old Goulburn woman travelling in the rear of one of the vehicles was critically injured and was taken to Canberra Hospital. The woman who was in the final stages of pregnancy, underwent an emergency caesarean, however her child did not survive. The 27-year-old remains in an unstable condition.

Three other people, a 35-year-old man, 23 year old woman and a three year old boy, were taken to Goulburn Base Hospital for treatment.

Goulburn detectives have interviewed a number of witnesses and are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash to contact them on (02) 4824 0799 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Man killed in single vehicle crash - Riley's Hill

22nd January, 2005

Police are preparing a report for the Coroner following the death of a man in a single vehicle crash in the State’s north overnight.

About 11pm Friday 21st January 2005, a Toyota 4WD was travelling north along the Pacific Highway at Riley’s Hill when it left the roadway, slid down a grass verge and rolled.

The vehicle came to a stop in a culvert and the 36-year-old male driver, believed to be the sole occupant, was found dead at the scene.

Officers from the Richmond Local Area Command and Ballina Crash Investigation Unit attended the scene. The driver is yet to be formally identified and police are still attempting to contact relatives.

Inquiries into the cause of the crash are continuing, with all information to be included in a report for the Coroner.