Dangerous driving, Glenorchy
An officer from the Road Policing Command is lucky to be alive after nearly being run off the road by a semi-trailer just south of Maryborough.
The incident occurred August 24 on the Bruce Highway around 2pm.
A motorcycle officer was travelling southbound through Glenorchy just near Six Mile Road when a heavy vehicle heading in the opposite direction allegedly crossed the double white lines into the path of oncoming traffic.
The officer was forced to take evasive action to avoid a head-on collision with the vehicle before it swerved back onto the correct side of the road.
The semi-trailer was intercepted soon after by police who witnessed the near-miss.
A 54-year-old Oakhurst man was issued with a Notice To Appear for dangerous operation of a vehicle and was subsequently disqualified from driving for six months and fined $2,500
Police are urging motorists travelling long distances to remain vigilant on the roads and stop for regular breaks in order to combat fatigue.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
