A Close Encounter on Canberra Roads
David Phillips shared a dramatic post in the Canberra Notice Board Group about a car colliding with a kangaroo on William Hovell Drive at around 1:05 PM. The incident left the driver in shock and covered in glass. Fortunately, help arrived quickly, and passersby assisted until emergency services took over.
David noted, “It could have been really bad. He might want to buy a lotto ticket, maybe.”
Community Reactions and Shared Experiences
The post sparked a wave of supportive and relatable comments:
- “Good job not swerving and hitting something or someone else. Well done.”
- “I did this last Christmas just outside of Goulburn. Hit a roo head-on doing 105kph. Was not fun.”
- “Bit of a shock for both driver and kangaroo. I have hit 3 in the last 20 years.”
These reactions highlight the shared challenges of driving in kangaroo-prone areas and the importance of community support during unexpected events.
Collisions with kangaroos are a common hazard on Australian roads, particularly during dawn and dusk. Statistics show that kangaroo collisions account for over 80% of animal-related accidents in Australia.
Image: David Phillips
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