Man charged and witnesses sought following serious traffic incident

A 36-year-old McKellar man has been charged with a number of offences following a serious traffic incident in Belconnen on Wednesday evening (4 September, 2019).

About 6.10pm, police attempted to stop a grey Holden Commodore sedan in a carpark at Emu Bank in Belconnen.

The driver reversed the Commodore towards the police vehicle and left the scene at speed. As the man drove away, the vehicle hit two children standing next to the road. Both children received minor injuries.

The Commodore also struck a number of parked vehicles as it sped off. The car was located a short time later where two passengers were apprehended.

Earlier today (Friday, 6 September 2019), the driver presented himself to the City Police Station. He was scheduled to appear in court today, charged with reckless driving, failing to stop and give assistance, drive while disqualified, and failing to stop for police.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident (who has not already spoken to police) and anyone with dash-cam footage of the grey Commodore in the Belconnen area prior to the incident.

People with information that could assist police are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6435336. Information can be provided anonymously.

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