Dangerous driver arrested at Penfield Gardens

About 9pm on Thursday 28 May, police observed a Ford ute travelling on Curtis Road towing a trailer. Checks revealed both the vehicle and trailer were displaying unassigned number plates.

The driver accelerated away at speed and PolAIR monitored the car as it drove erratically, crashing into a parked car but continuing to drive despite the damage.

The car and trailer eventually jack‑knifed at the intersection of Curtis Road and Heaslip Road, Penfield Gardens and the driver, a 41‑year‑old man of no fixed address, was arrested.

Checks revealed the man was subject to multiple court-imposed driving disqualifications.

The man was charged with numerous offences including driving disqualified, driving in a manner dangerous, and aggravated driving without due care. Police will also allege he is a suspect for at least 70 fuel thefts over the last nine months.

He was refused police bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court today.

Reference 141255.

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