January 11th, 2024Police: man blows .317 following hit-run incident

A 37-year-old man was allegedly caught at more than six times the limit following a hit-run in Mitcham last week.

Last Wednesday evening Nunawading Highway Patrol officers were called to reports a Toyota Hilux had crashed into a parked car on Mitcham Road before allegedly fleeing the scene.

A member of the public witnessed the incident and followed the badly damaged vehicle to his Mitcham home and contacted police.

The man was breath-tested, returning an alleged reading of .317.

He was expected to be charged on summons with drink driving and other traffic offences.

Police also immediately suspended his licence.

Investigators would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash, has dashcam footage or any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or lodge a confidential report via the Crime Stoppers website online.