A man who called an Uber to try and get away from police has been arrested in Clayton overnight.
The man first came to police attention following reports of a collision at the intersection of Ferntree Gully and Blackburn roads just before midnight.
A witnessed called Triple Zero (000) and advised police the driver of a car, who had just crashed into another vehicle at speed, had run from the scene.
Attending police checked on the condition of the driver, confirmed the dumped car was stolen and cordoned the area; while following up reports the man was seen running south on Blackburn Road.
Local police and the Dog Squad moved in before a ride-share car was seen leaving a nearby hotel carpark.
Nunawading Highway Patrol intercepted the car on Wellington Road after noticing a passenger in the back seat, when the man ran from the scene.
Officers gave chase and the 31-year-old man was arrested following a short foot pursuit.
He has been interviewed by police and is expected to face charges including:
- theft of motor vehicle
- commit indicatable offence whilst on bail (x2)
- unlicensed driving
- drive in a manner dangerous
- careless driving
- fail to render assistance and other traffic related matters
- possess methylamphetamine, and
- deal property suspected proceeds of crime.
The Ferntree Gully man will be held over to appear before Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court today, 10 January,
The driver and passenger from the other vehicle involved were both transported to hospital for treatment.
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