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This episode was released in January 2023 to coincide with the Tour Down Under event and an increase in cyclists using our roads during the warmer months. Byron Gordon was the first life lost on South Australian roads of 1 January 2021. He was cycling with good mate, Geoffrey Doe, along Seaview Road, Henley Beach. It was then that a vehicle crossed onto the incorrect side of the road, narrowly missing Geoff and stuck Byron. Geoff and witnesses immediately commenced CPR on Byron but despite their efforts, Byron died at the crash scene. Bryon was a GP at the Kingston Family Clinic South Brighton and his daughter is a serving SAAS paramedic. The 52-year-old offending driver had a cocktail of methamphetamine, MDMA, cocaine and cannabis in his system. He plead guilty to aggravated cause death by dangerous driving and received an imprisonment for 5 years, 2 months, 22 days (non parole 4 years, 2 months, 6 days) and was disqualified from driving or obtaining a licence for 15 years. Featured on the podcast are: • Stephanie Gordon – daughter of Byron Gordon and Paramedic • Assistant Commissioner Ian Parrott – police officer and friend of Bryon Gordon • Geoffrey Doe – friend of Byron Gordon • Sergeant Sean Patton – Road Policing Section North Listener discretion is advised. If you, or someone you know has been affected by road trauma, please contact the Road Trauma Support Team of SA on 1800 069 528, or visit www.roadtraumasupportsa.com.au for free counselling or support.

Kristalle Dumesny was 18 years old when her car collided with a truck after the 2017 Easter long weekend. Kristalle received fatal injuries and sadly died at the scene. For the first time, Kristalle’s story is being powerfully reenacted in a podcast released by SAPOL. The podcast has also been made into a short documentary-style film, further emphasising the emotional toll on all those touched by road trauma.

This is the story of Nicholas Holbrook, known to his friends as 'Nick'. At just 18, the friendly and outgoing teen was tragically killed in a single car crash on West Lakes Blvd, West Lakes. The car, driven by Nick's best mate Phillip, smashed into a tree at speed trapping Nick in the passenger seat. While Phillip sustained only minor injuries, Nick passed away in the early hours of Friday, 12 June 2009. In this debut episode of our 'Fatal Five' podcast, Nick's parents Glynis and Michael, his brother Sam and the vehicle's driver, Phillip, tell their stories, recounting the horrific crash and its lifelong impact on the 10 year anniversary of Nick's passing. Listener discretion is advised. If you, or someone you know has been affected by road trauma, please contact the Road Trauma Support Team of SA on 1800 069 528, or visit www.roadtraumasupportsa.com.au for free counselling or support. Speakers: Michael & Glynis Holbrook Phillip Wright Anne Cooke Leesa Story Sergeant Gino Spiniello (Western District Response) Brevet Sergeant Lauren Kearns (Major Crash Investigation Section) Senior Sergeant Susan O’Connor (Road Safety Section)