Northern Territory Police have charged a man in relation to a number of dangerous driving incidents in Alice Springs yesterday.
At around 10:30am, the 19-year-old was allegedly driving around Alice Springs CBD in a Ford Falcon whilst intoxicated. He allegedly entered a supermarket carpark on Railway terrace and collided with a vehicle, pushing it into a female victim who sustained minor injuries.
He has continued to drive erratically, colliding with a number of vehicles as he left the car park and has driven towards the Stuart Highway.
He has allegedly failed to stop at a red light on the Stuart Highway before he rear ended another vehicle.
His vehicle broke down on Palm Circuit where he was arrested by police. He underwent a breath analysis, providing a high range reading of 0.198%.
He has been charged with:
- 2 x Not stop after crash
- 1 x Recklessly endanger serious harm
- 1 x High range BrAC
- 1 x Drive vehicle in manner dangerous
- 1 x Enter intersection against red light
- 1 x Drive a motor vehicle while unlicensed
He has been remanded to face Alice Springs Local Court today.
Detective Acting Sergeant Andrew Nicholson said, “Police are continuing to call for any mobile or dash-cam footage of the dangerous driving observed yesterday in the CBD. Please contact Police on 131 444 or via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”
