Police Beat with Tom Hayes
Collision under investigation
POLICE are investigating a collision in Morwell on Sunday, October 6.
Officers have been told a 2001 Subaru Impreza was travelling along Churchill Road at about 1.30am, when the vehicle struck a parked car before crashing into a fence.
It is believed the driver of the Subaru fled the scene before police arrived. No one was injured.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential report at: crimestoppersvic.com.au
Stay cyber safe
OCTOBER is Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Over the next four weeks, Victoria Police will be sharing some simple tips to stay safe online.
Make your passwords long and unique. Longer is stronger. Try making ‘passphrases’.
A passphrase is a password made up of four or more random words. They’re tricky for criminals to crack, but easy for you to remember.
Examples include ‘glowering-armour-permanently-jackets’, ‘umbrella-spherical-thunder-lightbulb’, or ‘magazine-bottle-alligators-escalator’.
Test whether a password is strong enough with Service Victoria’s password strength checker on the Service Victoria website.
Motorcyclist awareness
MOTORCYCLIST Awareness Month begun on October 1.
As we approach the warmer months, more and more riders are getting back on their bikes.
Whether you’re planning your first ride in a while, or it’s just another day on the road, the message is the same:
Be aware of the road surface and any dangerous driving conditions that may affect your ride;
Ensure that Australian approved protective clothing is worn;
Keep a safe distance from other vehicles and roadside objects, and;
Consider advanced training.
For more information on motorcycle safety, visit: police.vic.gov.au/motorcycle-safety
