Police investigate drowning death - Shoalhaven LAC

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after the apparent drowning death of a man at Lake Tabourie this afternoon.

About 1pm on Wednesday 30 January 2013 a 46-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman were walking along a beach at Lake Tabourie.

As they attempted to cross a small channel between the beach and Tabourie Lake Island the couple were swamped by large waves and fell into the water.

A man who was also walking on the beach with his wife entered the water and was able to rescue the woman and bring her to the beach.

Sadly the man could not be located for twenty minutes and was eventually found 300 metres south from where he was last seen.

Although attempts to resuscitate the man were unsuccessful another witness called triple zero.

Upon the arrival of emergency services the woman was conveyed to Milton Hospital and treated for shock while police from Shoalhaven Local Area Command commenced inquiries into the man’s death.

A full report outlining all details surrounding the incident will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Fatal Car Accident Huskisson

Shoalhaven Police are preparing a report for the Coroner in relation to the death of a 62 year old motorist Saturday afternoon on Jervis Bay Road, Worrowing Heights. About 3.15pm Saturday afternoon the 62 year old Miranda man was travelling South along Jervis Bay Road on his own when his vehicle towing a trailer left the roadway on approaching a right hand bend. The vehicle collided with a roadside sign post and scrub before impacting with a tree. The man was found by passing motorists where first aid was rendered until emergency services arrived. Police attended the scene where an investigation was made surrounding the accident and a report is being prepared for the Coroner. Anyone that may have witnessed the accident are asked to contact Nowra Police Station on 44219699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
 
Source:Nowra Police


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Fatal accident – Batemans Bay

A report will be prepared for the Coroner after the death of a man in an incident at Batemans Bay yesterday (Monday 25 July 2011).

About 9am, an 80-year-old Malua Bay man attended a mechanics workshop on Russell Street.

While the vehicle was being assessed by a mechanic, the man leaned into the vehicle and turned on the ignition. However, it appears the vehicle was in reverse and when started it rolled back, knocking the elderly man over before running over the top of him.

Bystanders attempted CPR at the scene and an ambulance attended however he died a short time later in Batemans Bay Hospital.

Crime scene specialists attended the scene and conducted an examination.

Any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police are urged to contact Batemans Bay police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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