News - Pakenham Officer - 07th July 2016

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Connecting people & communities PAKENHAM OFFICER Thursday, 7 July, 2016

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Terrifying tailgate By ANEEKA SIMONIS A FAMILY of five including twin toddlers were run off the road and into an embankment after a long, terrifying road rage ordeal ending in Pakenham. Police said the drawn-out incident was unprovoked and are urging anyone with information about the offending driver to come forward. The incident began when the family, a 39-year-old Korumburra man, his partner, their three-year-old daughter and her two-year-old twin siblings, turned onto HealesvilleKooweerup Road from the South Gippsland bypass in Kooweerup and overtook a green station wagon about 5.45am on Wednesday 29 June. They told police that a white ute had previously overtaken the vehicle without incident. However the enraged station wagon motorist began tailgating the family car as it drove to Livestock Way, Pakenham. From there, the station wagon overtook and dramatically pulled in front of the family’s car as they both turned inbound on the Princes Highway. The victims told police that the reckless driver slammed on his brakes, causing them to take dangerous, evasive action to avoid colliding on the 100km/h stretch of road. When they tried to change lanes, the station wagon driver swerved in front of them and slammed on their brakes. Police said the family was eventually run off the road and ended up an embankment while the station wagon drove off. No one was injured in the road rage attack but the incident is under active police investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Sporting Shelley shining for Sapphires PAKENHAM sporting phenomenon Jaz Shelley has added “world champion” to her already impressive basketball resume. Shelley, 16, played her role superbly for the Australian under-17 women’s basketball team - nicknamed the Sapphires - at the FIBA under-17 world championships this week in Zaragoza, Spain. The Sapphires made light work of Italy in the grand final 62-38 to hoist the trophy. For Shelley, in a burgeoning career already full of amazing accolades, this achievement was the pinnacle. Sapphires coach Shannon Seebohm believes Shelley’s impact in the semi-final was critical to the Australians’ victory and she’s on the path to greatness on and off the court. “She was phenomenal - she’s a really talented player and one with a really bright future ahead,” Seebohm said. “It’s been unbelievable - the fact the girls were able to knock off the US in the semi-final and not the final itself, it’s an amazing achievement and credit to all the players for their time and effort over the years. “I’m fortunate to coach them now, but so many people have had a part in this and I hope the basketball community in Australia is proud of the girls as they deserve it.” For more on Shelley’s story, grab a copy of this week’s Pakenham Gazette.

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