A sleepy driver crashed off a highway in Australia, highlighting the dangers of fatigued driving during holidays.

A 20-year-old driver from Orange, NSW, fell asleep at the wheel after being awake for over 16 hours, causing his car to go down an embankment on the Mitchell Highway near Bathurst. The driver suffered minor injuries. Police issued an infringement notice for negligent driving and reminded motorists to manage fatigue, especially during the holiday period, when penalties for dangerous driving are doubled.

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