A boy has been arrested after crashing a stolen car at Golden Grove this afternoon.
About 2.30pm Sunday 27 March, patrols were on The Grove Way when they spotted a white Nissan X-Trail travelling east. Checks revealed the car had been stolen from Highbury sometime this morning.
Police activated their emergency lights to pull the car over, but it refused and took off at speed away from them. Police did not pursue the car and it was last seen travelling east on The Grove Way.
Minutes later police located a crash at the intersection of The Grove Way and Golden Grove Road involving the Nissan and a Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan had been seen by witnesses to run from the car into a nearby creek bed. The driver of the Hyundai was not seriously injured but taken to hospital for treatment.
Other patrols attended to the area locating and arresting a 15-year-old Parafield Gardens boy in nearby Greenway Drive. He is expected to be charged with serious offences including illegal use and leaving the scene of a crash.
Anyone with further information is may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stopper on 1800 333 000 or report on line at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – you can remain anonymous.
