00:00A long weekend tragedy. Police say an SUV veered off Yamba Drive between Mawson and O'Malley, crashing into a tree.
00:11Police were confronted by the state of the vehicle, the fact that there was a deceased person still in the vehicle.
00:20You have a number of members of the public that are distressed by what's happened.
00:24Those passers-by attempted first aid. The 30-year-old man behind the wheel was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but his 41-year-old passenger couldn't be saved.
00:35These instances are distressing for everybody who's involved, emergency services, members of the public, and that's why it's so impressive that people stop to help.
00:45The crash closed the road for several hours. Investigators are appealing for more witnesses to come forward.
00:52In all our collision investigations, speed, alcohol, any other contributing factors are investigated.
01:00It's been a horror start to the year on ACT roads, with three fatalities recorded so far this month.
01:06Police hope the incidents serve as a wake-up call for Canberra drivers as they celebrate the long weekend.
01:13Think about your speed. Think about impaired driving. Think about distractions when driving.
01:18Do everything that you can to keep yourself and everyone safe on the roads.
01:22Forethought key to avoiding future tragedies.
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