INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into the death of a child who drowned in Bega on Monday.
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“At 3.05pm on Monday police and ambulance responded to a house in Bega after reports of a two-year-old child found in a backyard swimming pool,” Bega Police Detective Sergeant Justin Marks said.
The child was taken to Bega District Hospital, but Detective Sergeant Marks said unfortunately she was unable to be revived.
“At this stage we believe it was a tragic accident and we are preparing a report for the coroner,” he said.
A MAN whose car crashed into a tree near Wolumla on Monday remains in a serious condition.
The 52-year-old driver is a Korean national temporarily residing in Bega, who was returning home from work in Merimbula when he veered off the road and into a tree on the Princes Hwy, one kilometre south of Wanatta Lane.
While originally taken to Canberra Hospital he has been moved to the Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick, still in a serious condition and suffering from numerous fractures as well as a possible spinal injury and injuries to the legs and pelvis.
Detective Sergeant Marks said police will be looking to speak to the man once he has sufficiently recovered, and are continuing inquiries about the incident.
“At this stage speed is not a factor under investigation, but as yet we can’t rule out fatigue,” he said.
“Police are reminding everyone to take sufficient breaks when driving, and to plan your route ahead so you can take breaks.”
IN OTHER police news, over $1000 worth of home equipment was stolen from a house in Cook Drive, Eden last weekend.
Entry appears to have been made through an unlocked rear window, and the house was not occupied at the time.
The items stolen include “Supernatural” DVDs, two external drives, a black iPhone and a chainsaw.
Police are investigating and information can be reported to Eden Police on 6496 1444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000.
A 66-YEAR-OLD Eden man has been charged with low range PCA after being pulled over in Calle Calle St, Eden on Wednesday.
Police were conducting stationary RBT about 2.50pm and stopped the man driving a Nissan Pulsar.
He was arrested and charged at Eden Police Station following a breath analysis.
He will appear at Eden Local Court.
