A sharp frost yesterday morning caused four serious accidents
on Otago roads, prompting police to remind motorists to adapt
to winter driving conditions, especially on shaded roads.
A passenger in a car that rolled twice on the Southern
Motorway yesterday morning suffered a serious arm injury,
Senior Sergeant Craig Brown, of Dunedin, said.
Two teenage drivers suspected of drinking before driving
caused problems for Oamaru police at the weekend, both
crashing vehicles before being apprehended.
People injured in car accidents should be tested for the
presence of alcohol in their blood before receiving
treatment, Otago Southland Coroner David Crerar says.
