Police on the state’s north coast are continuing their inquiries into a double fatal crash at Urunga last month.
Investigators have found no evidence to suggest speed was a factor in the fatal crash.
However, police have now revealed in a statement today (February 9) the driver of the northbound ute had a high-range blood alcohol concentration of 0.245 – almost five times the legal limit.
The ute was travelling north in the southbound lanes of the highway in urunga, before colliding with a southbound b-double truck, causing the truck to run off the road and slam into a house.
Police continue to investigate all matters, including but not restricted to comprehensive examination of the vehicles involved and the roadway upon which the crash occurred.
All information is being provided to the Coroner.
Meanwhile, anyone who witnessed the crash or circumstances leading up to it and has not already spoken with police is urged to consider Mid North Coast Crash Investigation Unit or Crime Stoppers on
1800 333 000.
Email a friend