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Driver to Face Court for Ploughing into Port Elliot Pedestrians

October 8, 2024 9:04 am in by
Court gavel. Photo: PxFuelcom, CC0

A man is set to face court today following a serious crash outside a pub on the South Coast.

Just after 1.30am Saturday 5 October, police and emergency services were called to North Terrace, Port Elliot, after a blue Ford sedan collided with a group of people out the front of licensed premises and left the area.

Upon arrival, police identified numerous victims and a number of witnesses come forward providing information in relation to the vehicle involved.

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A short time later, the driver of the suspect vehicle returned to the scene and was promptly arrested by local patrols.

The vehicle believed to have been involved in the incident was located nearby on Sturt Street.

A 21-year-old man from Goolwa Beach, a 37-year-old woman from Port Elliott, a 20-year-old woman from Inman Valley and a 30-year-old man from Blackwood were all treated at hospital for minor injuries.

A 22-year-old man from Hindmarsh Island received serious life-threatening injuries and was flown to Adelaide where he remains in hospital.

The driver, a 37-year-old man from New South Wales, was taken to the Christies Beach Police station where he has been charged with causing harm by dangerous driving, due care and leaving the scene of a crash.

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He has been refused bail and will appear before the Christies Beach Magistrates Court today, Tuesday 8 October.

Anyone who has not yet spoken to police, who witnessed the incident, was a victim, or who has CCTV footage, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a tip online at crimestopperssa.com.au

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