Manning Great Lakes police have reported that a 63-year-old male escaped with minor injuries after an accident involving a B-Double on Saturday, December 15.
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The male was driving a VW Caddy Van north on the A1 Pacific Highway near Taree at 12.50pm when a collision with a B Double truck occurred, causing the vehicle to roll.
A third vehicle, a Toyota Camry towing a camper trailer was also impacted and the family in the vehicle escaped with minor injuries.
The 63-year-old male was conveyed to Port Macquarie Base Hospital and treated for his injuries before being discharged.
The driver of the Camry, a 49-year-old male was conveyed to Manning Base Hospital and was later discharged.
Investigations in to the collision are continuing and anyone with information or dash cam footage of the incident are asked to call Taree Police Station on (02) 6552 0399 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police say the accident serves as a reminder to all motorists at this time of the year, be patient and give other motorists plenty of space, especially as the roads get busy. Take regular breaks and don’t drink and drive. Your actions not only impact upon you, your passengers, your families but the community as a whole.