Drunk driver arrested after hit-and-run at Palmer
Police have laid charges against an Adelaide man over his allegedly erratic and dangerous driving on Friday night.
Police have arrested an Adelaide man over a dangerous sequence of events on the roads around Palmer.
Multiple witnesses reported a red Toyota sedan driving erratically on Reedy Creek Road at Rockleigh around 7.25pm last Friday.
Around 7.45pm, the same car collided with a white Toyota station wagon on Mine Road at Palmer, but its driver allegedly failed to stop at the scene of the crash.
Still more locals had reported the driver’s movements to police by the time officers caught up with him on Reedy Creek Road at Palmer around 8pm.
After being breath-tested, the 29-year-old from Adelaide allegedly returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.162, more than three times the limit.
Police arrested him; charged him with drink driving, speeding and failing to exchange details after a crash; and declined to give him bail ahead of a court appearance on December 15.
Anyone with information or video evidence relevant to the case should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperssa.com.au.
If you do, quote reference number 291077 and remain anonymous if you wish.
