A 23-year-old taxi driver has been arrested after allegedly dragging a passenger along a Klemzig street and leaving him injured in hospital.
South Australia Police say the incident occurred about 1.20am on Sunday, 10 August, after the passenger travelled from Adelaide to a Klemzig address. When the man went inside to collect cash to pay the fare, the driver withheld his mobile phone.
As the passenger returned, the driver allegedly sped off with the phone, dragging the victim about 60 metres before he let go. The man sustained injuries and was taken to hospital.
The driver, from Paralowie, was arrested on 18 August and charged with theft, causing harm by dangerous driving, leaving the scene of an accident and failing to report a collision. His taxi was impounded, and he received a 12-month instant loss of licence.
The victim’s phone was later recovered. The driver has been bailed to appear before the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 10 October.
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