18-year-old man dies following single vehicle crash into Isabella Pond

A 18-year-old man has died following a single vehicle crash in Canberra's south this evening.

At about 4.20pm, ACT Emergency Services were called to Drakeford Drive at the Isabella Pond bridge following reports of a vehicle leaving the roadway and entering the water.

An ACT Policing Spokesperson said, the Commodore left the roadway North of the Athllon Drive/Drakeford Drive/Isabella Drive roundaboutand and proceeded between two bridges, entering Isabella Pond. The car quickly became completely submerged. 

Despite the best efforts of emergency service personnel, the man was found deceased in the vehicle.

ACT Policing's Major Collision Team is conducting an investigation into the circumstancts of the incident. 

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have seen or have dash-cam footage of the green Holden Commodore travelling along Drakeford Drive prior to it leaving the roadway.  

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 7489579 

This is the third fatality on ACT roads in 2023.