Retiring Coroner praises Serious Crash Unit

The work of the Central district Serious Crash Unit has been highly praised by retiring Coroner Phil Comber.

After 24 years experience, during which time he was more than aware of how many Levin residents died in crashes, Mr Comber attributed many of the road upgrades and safety improvements in the region to the work of the local Serious Crash Unit.

In a Horowhenua Mail newspaper article, Mr Comber described how, compared to his early days as Coroner, Police were now able to provide “a fantastic amount of detail” on crashes.

“It’s every bit as detailed as [the] CIB but without the glamour,” he said. “Thanks from the public are due to the members of the Serious Crash Unit and the work they do. They’re highly professional and highly skilled ...”

Senior Sergeant Nick Dobson, OC Central district Serious Crash Unit, says he’s very proud of his staff and their obvious good work.