The 24-year-old man was spotted gunning it along the New England Highway at Mount Luke where he allegedly clipped a motorcyclist, who fell from his bike sustaining leg injuries as a result.
He driver of the car failed to stop for police lights and sirens, but was eventually captured after police used a tyre deflation device at Harlaxton, where the driver came to to halt after crashing into a vacant house before being caught on foot.
He'll front court in August on the following charges:
- dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- one count each of evade
- driving under the influence of liquor
- possess dangerous drug (methylamphetamine)
- obstruct police
The rider of the motorcycle was transported to hospital in a stable condition with leg injuries.
If you have any information for police contact:
POLICELINK: 131.444
CRIMESTOPPERS: 1800.333.000
QUOTE REF #: QP1901459412
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