July 23rd 2024.
A driver in New Zealand was left shaken after witnessing a close call with a speeding campervan on State Highway 8 near Twizel. Romain Sacchettini was making the journey from Queenstown to Christchurch in February when the incident occurred. He captured the harrowing moment on his dashcam, and it happened to be in the same area where multiple crashes had recently taken place.
Sacchettini described the near miss as happening at the worst possible time. He and the oncoming driver both had to slam on their brakes to avoid a collision. After the incident, Sacchettini followed the campervan to a scenic stop and confronted the driver. He expressed his concern, especially because there were three children in the vehicle. Sacchettini, who has over 20 years of driving experience, had never been in such a close call before.
He reported the incident to the police, but he believes that more needs to be done to prevent dangerous driving on the roads. Sacchettini believes that having a stronger law enforcement presence would act as a deterrent for reckless drivers. He also pointed out that the recent crashes on the same highway demonstrate the need for action. Sacchettini questioned what the New Zealand police were waiting for and urged for stricter measures to be put in place.
Recently, there have been several crashes in the same area of State Highway 8. Last Friday, a truck and trailer unit rolled over, and less than 24 hours later, two buses crashed, resulting in multiple injuries. Sacchettini was not surprised when he heard about these incidents. He had a friend who used to avoid this highway because she had seen close calls before. He believes that it was only a matter of time before something serious happened.
In response to the incidents, the police stated that they take them seriously and are actively enforcing safety measures on the roads. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) also announced a temporary reduced speed limit on State Highway 8 in Canterbury for the rest of winter. This decision was made following the latest crashes.
Stuff.co.nz reached out to the campervan company involved for comment on the incident. It is crucial to raise awareness about these incidents and take necessary measures to prevent them from happening again. This article was originally published on Stuff.co.nz and has been shared here with permission. We must all prioritize road safety and work together to make our roads safer for everyone.
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