Waramanga man fails to stop for police, collides with building

A 25-year-old man from Waramanga will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 4 October 2023) charged with multiple driving offences after he failed to stop for police and collided with a building.  

About 3.30pm yesterday (Tuesday, 3 October 2023), officers conducting routine patrols observed a black Mazda driving at excessive speeds along Mirrabei Drive, Ngunnawal.  

Officers were able to locate the vehicle a short distance later and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to stop for police before accelerating to speeds significantly higher than the posted limit.  

Members nearby were able to deploy stop sticks, which successfully deflated one front tyre and caused the vehicle to slow. However, the man continued to drive erratically, almost colliding with a bus.   

Officers followed the vehicle, which began driving along grass median strips, on the wrong side of the road, and onto pedestrian footpaths.  

A short time later, the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a residential building in Gungahlin at low speed before fleeing the scene. The man was apprehended a short distance later following a foot pursuit.  

The man was transported to the ACT Watchhouse where he was charged with failing to stop a motor vehicle for police, dangerous driving, driving an unregistered vehicle, using an uninsured vehicle and driving on a suspended licence.  

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