October 29th 2024.
Today, a young man will appear in court in South Australia for his involvement in a tragic incident that resulted in the death of two children. The 22-year-old has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, as well as causing harm by dangerous driving in four other instances. The events leading up to this tragedy began when police were alerted to a three-car collision on Riddoch Highway near the town of Nangwarry, which is located close to the border of Victoria. The accident occurred around 2:40pm on Sunday, drawing emergency responders to the scene.
According to reports, a black Holden sedan collided with an emu, causing the grey Toyota sedan carrying the Eykelenburg family from Mount Gambier to abruptly stop. This sudden stop led to a white Nissan ute crashing into the rear of the Toyota. Tragically, the Eykelenburgs' five-year-old son died on impact and their 15-year-old daughter was critically injured. Despite efforts to save her, the young girl passed away in the hospital on Monday. The parents, Chris and Paula Eykelenburg, as well as their other two children, a 13-year-old daughter and a six-year-old son, were also taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
The driver of the Nissan, a 22-year-old man from Mount Gambier, did not sustain any physical injuries but was taken to the hospital as a precaution. However, he was arrested yesterday and denied bail. This devastating incident marks the 71st and 72nd lives lost on roads in South Australia this year. Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of the victims, as well as the entire community affected by this tragedy. May we all take this as a reminder to always drive safely and responsibly on the roads.
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