Highway patrol and police were out in force over the New Year period, catching drivers speeding and under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
At about 1.30am on New Year’s Day, a 28-year-old male driver lost control of his vehicle on Black Springs Road in Wonga Park and collided with a tree.
His vehicle overturned and he was trapped inside for some time until he was able to be freed by emergency services.
He was later taken to hospital via air ambulance with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are investigating if speed, drugs or alcohol contributed to the collision.
Please contact Senior Constable Jenner at Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol on 9739 2402 or make a report via Crime Stoppers if you have any information, CCTV or dash cam footage.
Later that day, a 45-year-old male driver was detected speeding at 108 km/h in a 70 km/h zone on Bayswater Road in Croydon around 5pm.
The man later returned a positive result for illicit drugs.
He was issued with two penalty notices totalling $1,248 and his licence was suspended for six months.
“It is disappointing that despite our best efforts to warn people about the consequences of risk-taking behaviour, particularly at this time of year, we are still attending a number of avoidable motor vehicle collisions,” Yarra Ranges Eyewatch posted to social media.
“Don’t drink or take drugs and drive, and remember that your poor decision may have long-term consequences for many others.”
