Man arrested at Palmer in the Murray Mallee

About 7.25pm on Friday 6 November, police were called to Reedy Creek Road, Rockleigh following reports of a red Toyota sedan driving erratically.

Police continued to receive reports from members of the public about the manner of driving.

About 7.45pm, police received a further report the Toyota sedan collided with a white Toyota station wagon on Mine Road at Palmer, before allegedly leaving the scene without stopping.

Fortunately, the driver of the station wagon was not physically injured.

Police continued to receive reports from the public on the Toyota driver's behaviour.

Just after 8pm, Mannum patrols located the Toyota on Reedy Creek Road, Palmer where the car was stopped by police without incident.

It will be alleged the driver, a 29-year-old man from Adelaide underwent a breath test returning a positive result of 0.162– more than three times the legal limit.

The driver was arrested and charged with drink-driving, driving at a dangerous speed and fail to exchange details at a crash.

He was bailed to appear in the Murray Bridge Magistrates Court on 15 December.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage that may assist with the investigation, and who has not already spoken with police to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000 – you can remain anonymous.

Police would like to thank members of the public for their timely reports, which assisted officers in safely locating the driver.

Please reference 291077.