Police would like to thank a member of the public who assisted in locating an offender involved in a hit and run in Malak last night.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:40 pm last night when a Nissan, driven by a 47-year-old female, drove out of Mueller Road and turned into oncoming traffic.

A 24-year-old male travelling on a motorcycle, was heading outbound along McMillans Road when the vehicle turned in front of him and he subsequently struck the drivers side door of the vehicle.

A male taxi driver witnessed the event and followed the vehicle as he reported the incident to police.

Members arrived at a residence in Coconut Grove, locating the vehicle and the 47-year-old female driver a short time later.

She was subsequently arrested and returned a blood alcohol content reading of 0.167 percent and has since been charged with:

Recklessly endanger life - cause serious harm
Drive high range blood alcohol content
Drive unlicensed
Not stop after a crash.

She has been bailed to appear in the Darwin Magistrate's Court 16 October.

Territory Duty Superintendent Mike Murphy said that this was a great example of members of the public and police working together to keep our roads safe.

The motorcyclist remains in a stable condition at Royal Darwin Hospital.


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Amy Sloan
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