Driver tests positive to drugs after Para Hills West crash

Emergency services were called to Beafield Road, Para Hills West just after 7.30am on Friday 16 October by reports of a single-vehicle crash.

A Holden ute left the road and crashed into a fence and Stobie pole, bringing down powerlines.  SA Power Networks attended the scene.

The passenger, a 25-year-old Salisbury woman, sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance.

The driver, a 24-year-old Para Hills West man, tested positive to cocaine.  The sample was sent for forensic testing.

He was reported for aggravated driving without due care and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

His ute was towed from the scene.

Anyone who witnessed this crash or has any dashcam or CCTV footage that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or 1800 333 000.

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