Drink and drug driver arrested after failing to stop for police

About 2.30pm on Wednesday 21 October, police attempted to stop a Holden sedan on Kingston Road, Risdon Park South. The car failed to stop and was seen travelling at speed on the wrong side of the road.

Police later located the car at a nearby address and identified the driver as a 54-year-old Port Pirie man.

The man was arrested and allegedly returned a breath test reading of 0.152. He also tested positive to cannabis.

The Holden was impounded and the driver was issued with a 12-month instant loss of licence.

He was charged with failing to stop for police, driving in a manner dangerous and drink driving. He was bailed to appear in the Port Pirie Magistrates Court at a later date.

Further charges may be laid pending forensic analysis of the drug test.

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