South Australia has achieved its lowest road toll since records were kept, with serious injuries also reaching record lows.
SA Minister for Road Safety Jennifer Rankine said 93 lives were tragically lost on the State’s roads.
Previously, the record low was in 2008 when 99 people died.
“Not only has there been a significant decrease in the number of deaths, but for the first time, serious injuries have dropped below 800. Ten years ago, this figure was more than 1500,” Ms Rankine said.
“While this reduction in both deaths and serious injuries reflects a considerable achievement, there are still 93 families who are devastated by the loss of their loved ones.”
In 1974, the road toll peaked at 382 and during the 1980s about 250 lives were lost each year.
“A decade ago, our road toll was 152. Since then, vehicle manufacturers and communities have worked closely with the Government to introduce many life-saving initiatives,” she said.
“While we have come a long way, there’s still a long way to go.”
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