Media release

Arrest - Driving offences - Nhulunbuy

Police

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 33-year-old male with driving offences following a crash in Nhulunbuy this morning.

Around 8am, police attended a two-vehicle collision on Matthew Flinders Way nearby a school. No reports of injuries were made at the time of the crash.

One of the drivers self-extracted from the vehicle and fled the scene by foot.

Nhulunbuy police located the male nearby and he was arrested after returning a positive roadside breath test.

The male is expected to charged later today and will appear in court at a later date.

Nhulunbuy police would like to thank other motorists and witnesses who provided valuable and timely information in relation to the incident.