Second ACT road fatality for 2022

Road fatality 2

A man has died after a single vehicle collision near the northern intersection of Drakeford Drive and Athllon Drive, Wanniassa last night (Wednesday, 26 January 2022). 

About 8pm, ACT Policing received reports that a car being driven north on Drakeford Drive had gone onto the median strip for more than 100 metres before returning to the road, crossing the northbound carriageway and crashing into a storm water drain. 

Despite the efforts of passers-by, police officers, ACT Fire & Rescue firefighters, and ACT Ambulance Service paramedics, the man passed away at the scene. 

Drakeford Drive remained closed for several hours while investigations into the collision commenced. The car was removed from the scene this morning. 

Police would like to thank the people who provided assistance after the collision, and motorists for their patience last night and this morning. 

ACT Policing’s Major Collision Team is investigating the circumstances of the incident, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner. 

Anyone with information or dash-cam footage from around the time of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference P2048903.  

Information can be provided anonymously. 

This is the second fatality on ACT Roads for 2022. 

Media enquiries 

Police Media — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au 

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