The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a road rage incident that occurred in Palmerston on Monday morning.
Around 9:20am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report alleging that a white utility had intentionally struck a van during a road rage incident.
It is alleged the incident began on the Stuart Highway near Temple Terrace, where the driver of the offending vehicle tailgated the van occupied by a man and woman in their 60s, before continuing along Tiger Brennan Drive, overtaking and braking suddenly, forcing the victims to come to a stop.
An altercation has allegedly occurred, and the victims fled the location. It is further alleged that the driver of the utility followed the victims to the intersection of Wishart Road where he rammed the rear of the van, as well as the passenger side door before fleeing the scene.
Officers from Darwin Traffic Operations have subsequently identified the offending driver who has since been issued a Notice to Appear at Darwin Local Court in March.
He was charged with the following offences:
- Recklessly endanger serious harm x 2
- Ram- raid
- Dangerous driving
- Fail to stop at crash
- Going armed in public.
Acting Senior Sergeant Aaron Evans said, "This type of aggressive and reckless driving behaviour on our roads places other road users at serious risk and will not be tolerated."
"Anyone with information or dashcam footage of this incident is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference number P26019056. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000."
