Media release

Arrest – Vehicle crash – Alice Springs

Police

A 38-year-old man has been arrested in relation to a vehicle crash that occurred last month.

Around 2:00am on Friday 28 August 2020, the man allegedly drove into another vehicle at speed, causing minor injuries to the other occupant before dumping the vehicle and fleeing the scene.

Today, police located and arrested the man at a residence in Braitling. He remains in custody and is expected to be charged later today.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Leith Phillips said NT Police thank the public for their assistance in locating the alleged offender.