Eight crashed blamed on bad driving

Press, 24 May 1988, Page 7

Eight crashed blamed on bad driving

Two people were admitted to hospital with minor injuries and several others treated by St John Ambulance staff after eight road accidents in Christchurch last evening. The accidents were all caused by “ludicrous” driving and excessive speed, according to the Ministry of Transport in Christchurch.

“They are just stupid accidents,” said Sergeant Jeff Bland.

Officers had reported people travelling at more than lOOkm/h which was ludicrous in conditions last evening, he said. The accidents started soon after it began to snow in Christchurch, at 5.15 p.m. A 1960 s Hillman Hunter caught fire after skidding in snow and hitting a power pole at Chaneys

Corner at 6.45 p.m. The young woman driver suffered minor injuries. Other accidents between 5.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. occurred in Linwood Avenue; at the comer of Bealey Avenue and Sherborne Street; and in Seaview Road, New Brighton. A two-car collision occurred In Hagley Avenue and a four-car collision in Deans Avenue near the Canterbury Saleyards. A fire engine was in collision with a car at the corner of Milton Street and Selwyn Street, Spreydon.

Two cars collided at the intersection of Kilmarnock Street and Harakeke Street, Riccarton, at 9.15 p.m. The driver of one vehicle was admitted to - Christchurch Hospital with minor injuries.