The Northern Territory Police Force has charged a 25-year-old male in relation to a dangerous driving incident that occurred last night in Alice Springs.
Around 7pm on Thursday evening, Road Policing members attempted a traffic apprehension on a black Nissan X-Trail on Gregory Terrace after it allegedly committing a traffic offence.
The vehicle allegedly failed to stop, and a police pursuit commenced. The vehicle lost control while attempting to negotiate a corner and crashed into a fence on Harvey Street in Braitling. The driver fled the scene on foot but was arrested a short time later on Elliott Street.
The 25-year-old subsequently returned a positive result for alcohol and dangerous drug. He did not suffer any injuries as a result of the crash.
He has since been charged with:
- Drive vehicle in a manner dangerous
- 2 x Damage to property
- Drive a motor vehicle without consent
- Learner driver driving without L plates displayed
- Driver with prohibited drug in body
- Drive medium range blood alcohol content
- Not stop at a stop sign
- Not stop after a crash
- Fail to obey the direction of a police officer
- Drive a vehicle in a dangerous manner in a pursuit
He was remanded to appear in Alice Springs Local Court today.
Acting Senior Sergeant Aaron Evans of the Territory Road Policing Division said, “In a coordinated operation involving our road policing units, general duties officers and drone support, this individual has been safely taken into custody.
“The Northern Territory Police Force remains steadfast in its commitment to targeting dangerous driving behaviour on our roads and ensuring serious offenders are held accountable before the courts.”
