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Goulburn PostPh: 4827 3500 Classifieds: 02 4827 3555 Monday December 31, 2012 $1.60 including GST

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Crash injures teenagerPOLICE expect to lay further charges

over a two-car collision that left ateenager with serious head injuries in

the early hours of Saturday.The 18-year-old, from Goulburn, was in

a serious but improving condition inCanberra Hospital yesterday after beingairlifted from the crash scene.

Police Rescue had to free her from theHyundai Accent hatchback she had beendriving west along Crookwell Rd at 3am.Her 19-year-old male front seat passengersustained minor injuries.

Officers have charged a 30-year-oldGoulburn man with negligent drivingcausing grievous bodily harm. He

decamped from the scene, police alleged.The man handed himself into police five

hours later, Inspector Rob Post said.He and his three passengers were driv-

ing south on Marys Mount Rd in a 2001Holden Calais sedan when it impactedwith the hatchback.

The 18-year-old girl in the Hyundai wastrapped before being flown to CanberraHospital by Snowy Hydro SouthCare heli-copter with serious head injuries andmultiple fractures, police said.

A 20-year-old woman who was travellingin the rear seat of the sedan also sus-tained multiple fractures, while the 28-year-old male front passenger and17-year-old male rear passenger escapedwith minor injuries.

They were taken to Goulburn BaseHospital after being treated at the sceneby NSW Ambulance paramedics. OnSaturday some of them underwent x-raysand scans.

The 30-year-old was also later taken to

hospital for mandatory blood tests.Four ambulances and NSW Fire and

Rescue also attended the scene, the latteras a precaution.

All of the people involved were fromGoulburn.

Inspector Post said on Saturday therewas a “high possibility” of further chargespending.

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Man fled accident scene, police allege

Cheers toNew YearNEW Year’s Eve in Goulburnis offering a feast of enter-tainment.

It may not have the colourof Sydney’s fireworks butlocal night spots will bejumping tomorrow night aswe welcome 2013.

Local favourite JamieAgius is promising a highenergy show during his per-formance at the ExchangeHotel tonight.

Down at The Tatts, anotherlocal singer/songwriter, Tashwill be wowing the crowdwith her classic, easy listen-ing style.

Over at the Workers Club,DJ Jeff Gray will get feetstomping.

On Friday, Club staffTalisha Waibel, Jane Zouch,Dale Waibel and Sue Jonesgot in the New Year’s spirit.Full gig guide P4

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Friday 4 Chad Croker 9-Late | Saturday 5 Mitch Canas 9-Late | Sunday 6 Tash 6-9pm |

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