After a stationary police vehicle with flashing lights was rear-ended by a car on the Majura Parkway, ACT Policing is reminding drivers they need to slow down to 40km/h when passing emergency services vehicles displaying a blue or red flashing light. 

About 6.15am on Saturday 16 September, ACT Policing attended a single vehicle collision on the Majura Parkway.  

The vehicle, which had struck a kangaroo and was stationary on the southbound side of the road, could not be moved and a tow truck was arranged. 

About 6.55am, two ACT Policing officers were seated inside their police vehicle awaiting the tow truck.

Their vehicle was stationary, emergency lights activated, and was blocking traffic from passing when it was struck from behind by a white Ford Ranger. The Ford was estimated to be travelling at between 80-100km/h at the time of impact.  

Both police officers were taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries. It is believed the driver of the Ford Ranger was unhurt.

ACT Policing remind ACT road users that the penalty for failing to slow near emergency vehicles is $289 and two demerit points.

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