From burnout to burnt-out at Wolseley

About 12pm on Sunday 8 November, police were called to the intersection of Railway Terrace and Colwill Road after reports of a burnt-out vehicle with no registration plates.

When police arrived, officers observed extensive burnout marks in the immediate vicinity and up to where the car was located.

Following subsequent investigations, police arrested a 17-year-old local boy and charged him with driving an unregistered motor vehicle, driving an uninsured motor vehicle, and misuse of a motor vehicle. The boy was bailed to appear in the Bordertown Magistrates Court on 18 June.

A second vehicle belonging to the youth was also impounded.

This incident serves as a timely reminder that South Australia's Fire Danger Season is underway. Hoon driving not only places road users at risk but also creates a significant fire hazard that can threaten neighbouring properties, crops, livestock and farming operations.

Police will continue to target dangerous driving behaviour and remind motorists that hoon driving will not be tolerated.

Anyone who witnessed dangerous driving in the Wolseley area or has information to assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000 and quote #292273.