Korumburra collisions
Two cars collided on the South Gippsland Highway at Kardella on Tuesday, January 26. One vehicle travelling between Leongatha and Korumburra lost control after braking to avoid a driver who had turned on to the South Gippsland Highway. Consequently, the vehicle swerved into the opposite lane and struck an oncoming car. No injuries were sustained by either party. Korumburra police said a careless driving charge applied to the driver who swerved into oncoming traffic.
A second, one car collision occurred on the same day at the intersection of Brumley Street and Ogilvy Street, Korumburra. A vehicle came off the straight section of road in the wet and collided with a large tree. The driver was initially trapped in the vehicle and had to be freed by SES. Head injuries and other undetermined injuries were sustained by the driver, and they were taken to Latrobe Hospital for treatment. Korumburra police said they were still investigating how the vehicle left the road and were yet to receive an update on the driver’s condition.
Three Leongatha drivers caught red-handed
A number of drugs were found in the vehicle of a Leongatha man after he was intercepted by police in Fish Creek on Wednesday evening, January 20. The 24-year-old male failed a preliminary breath test, and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed drugs. He was arrested on the spot, later returning a breath test result of .113. His licence was immediately suspended and his vehicle was impounded. The male was charged and bailed to appear before the Korumburra Magistrates Court later in the year.
On Saturday evening, a 68-year-old Leongatha man was issued with a $496 fine and a three-month loss of license after exceeding .05 in Leongatha. The man thought he was under the limit after consuming what he believed was a small amount of alcohol. Unfortunately, his assumption was wrong, and when pulled over by Leongatha Police at a preliminary breath testing site, he blew 0.062.
A 58-year-old Leongatha man will also lose his licence after exceeding .05 in Leongatha earlier the same evening. Bass Coast Highway Patrol intercepted the man for a traffic indiscretion, and a subsequent breath test showed him to be driving at .115. The man also received a penalty notice and lost his licence for 11 months, along with copping a $702 fine.
Three Leongatha drivers caught red-handed
A number of drugs were found in the vehicle of a Leongatha man after he was intercepted by police in Fish Creek on Wednesday evening, January 20. The 24-year-old male failed a preliminary breath test, and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed drugs. He was arrested on the spot, later returning a breath test result of .113. His licence was immediately suspended and his vehicle was impounded. The male was charged and bailed to appear before the Korumburra Magistrates Court later in the year.
On Saturday evening, a 68-year-old Leongatha man was issued with a $496 fine and a three-month loss of license after exceeding .05 in Leongatha. The man thought he was under the limit after consuming what he believed was a small amount of alcohol. Unfortunately, his assumption was wrong, and when pulled over by Leongatha Police at a preliminary breath testing site, he blew 0.062. A 58-year-old Leongatha man will also lose his licence after exceeding .05 in Leongatha earlier the same evening. Bass Coast Highway Patrol intercepted the man for a traffic indiscretion, and a subsequent breath test showed him to be driving at .115. The man also received a penalty notice and lost his licence for 11 months, along with copping a $702 fine.
Leongatha lost property
Leongatha Police have had a wobble board handed into the station, found abandoned at the Leongatha skate park. The owner can claim the property on proof of ownership. Call Leongatha Police station on 5662 2285 for more information.
Mirboo North misplaced goods
An Apple AirPod case with no AirPods is still seeking an owner after being handed into the Mirboo North Police Station during November last year. A blue digital watch is also seeking an owner after being handed in around the same time. A description of property or proof of ownership is required to claim lost property. Contact the Mirboo North Police on 5668 1444 for more information.
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