ACT records sixth road fatality for 2024

A person has died following a two vehicle collision on Southern Cross Drive, Holt this evening. 

About 5.10pm today (Tuesday, 18 June 2024), ACT Policing responded to reports of a collision on Southern Cross Drive between a truck travelling eastbound and a motorcycle travelling westbound, approaching the intersection with Beaurepaire Crescent. 

Emergency services treated a person – who was riding the motorcycle – at the scene before they were transported to hospital in a critical condition. 

Sadly, they were declared deceased soon after. 

The driver of the truck is assisting police with their enquiries. 

This is the sixth fatality on ACT roads in 2024. 

ACT Policing’s Major Collision Team is investigating the circumstances of the incident.      

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash-cam footage of the collision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote P2263637. Information can be provided anonymously.   

MEDIA ENQUIRIES  

POLICE MEDIA — (02) 5126 9070,  act-police-media@afp.gov.au