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Cardross TragedyPrint Page
The monument commemorates those who lost their lives in the Cardross tragedy of 2006.
Eleven teenagers were hit by an out of control car driven by Thomas Towle while walking by the side of the road in February 2006 and six of the teenagers were killed.
Towle was found not guilty of culpable driving but was found guilty of multiple counts of the lesser charge of dangerous driving and sentenced to 10 years jail. The tragedy caused a mixture of shock grief and anger in the local community.
Location
Address: | Myall Street, Near Boobook Avenue Intersection, Cardross, 3496 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.298606 Long: 142.163309 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Tragedy |
Actual Event Start Date: | 18-February-2006 |
Actual Event End Date: | 18-February-2006 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 18th February, 2007 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAPlaced in memory of
Abby Hirst
Shane Hirst
Cory Dowling
Cassie Manners
Stevie-Lee Weight
Josi Calvi
The result of a tragic accident on the 18th February, 2006
Forever Young - Forever Remembered
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au