Call for safety changes to Rokeby road

A Neerim South woman is urging motorists to use extreme care whilst driving on Main Neerim Rd at Rokeby after flipping her car.
Kelly said it was a miracle her family escaped relatively unscathed from the accident and wished to share her story with The Gazette as a warning to fellow motorists using this road.
A neighbour has also contacted the Gazette after the accident last month, believing it to be the fifth or sixth on this stretch of road since Christmas.
Both urged action before it becomes the scene of a fatality.
"Fix the road, don't wait until people are dead," Kelly urged. "It's just very, very dangerous, they need to fix it somehow."
In response, VicRoads regional roads director (Eastern) Beth Liley said "keeping all road users safe is our number one priority. That's why we're continuously exploring ways to improve our roads - including Main Neerim Rd in Rokeby".
In recent years, statistics show the types of crashes predominantly seen on the road involved run off road crashes.
Regional Roads Victoria (RRV) is now investigating potential road safety infrastructure improvements such as roadside safety barriers and rumble strip line marking to help reduce the risk of these type of crashes on Main Neerim Rd.
"We're continuing to work with our road safety partners, including Victoria Police on how we can make the road network safer and more reliable for everyone as they travel across the state," Ms Liley said.
RRV is also improving 280 metres of Brandy Creek Rd at Rokeby.
Recalling the recent accident, Kelly said she was driving with three children from Neerim South towards Rokeby when she lost control at the S-bend in wet, slippery conditions. She likened it to driving on ice as the vehicle veered dangerously towards a steep drop off. She managed to correct the car towards the protected cliff side of the road before it flipped on its side.
"I was driving about 30km/h because I knew the road and I got storm warnings," Kelly said, adding her tyres were relatively new.
Kelly also praised the quick actions of fellow motorists who stopped oncoming traffic and offered support.
"They are angels and I'd do anything for them. They saved us."