The driver of a car that struck a hotel on Saturday night not far from one of Adelaide’s most notorious roundabouts is being sought by police. According to another source, officers discovered the drunk driver after receiving a second complaint of a car on fire at a nearby police station.
The car crashed into outdoor dining tables at the Britannia Hotel. (Source: ABC News)
Britannia Hotel in Adelaide Crashed by a Car
According to the published report of ABC News, just around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, SA Police were called to the hotel on Kensington Road at Norwood, close to the Britannia Roundabout, when a white Holden automobile slammed into the structure.
No one was hurt inside the building of the said car accident. The driver allegedly left the site right away after the crash, according to police. Patrols scoured the area after receiving reports of a lady running north on Clarke Street, but they were unable to find the driver, and their investigations are ongoing.
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Reported Car Caught on Fire
In the meantime, a P-plate driver who called emergency services to report his car had caught fire in Adelaide’s south overnight was allegedly caught drink-driving. A youngster claimed that his car was on fire, before 12:05 am on Sunday, SA Police and Country Fire Service crews were summoned to Plains Road in Aldinga.
When patrols arrived, SA Police claimed they spotted flames shooting from a Ford Ute’s back, but the owner allegedly claimed the engine had overheated while being driven. According to a statement from the police, “Upon closer examination, officers could see that both rear tires had popped off the rims.” “According to police, the driver had performed a burnout, punctured both tires, and then tried to drive home on the vehicle’s rims.”
“Subsequently, the Ute’s rear end overheated and caught fire.”
According to SA Police, the driver underwent a breathalyzer test and allegedly generated a blood alcohol level of 0.134, which is more than three times the permissible limit for a driver with a valid license. The 17-year-old Aldinga lad was charged with two counts of violating his provisional conditions by driving after midnight and drinking alcohol, as well as two charges of aggravated abuse of a motor vehicle.
His license was immediately suspended for six months, his car was towed for 28 days, and it had defects. He will receive a subsequent court appearance notice.
