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Drunk man drives into parked cars in Braddon, forces pedestrians to jump out of the way

A 34-year-old Downer man will face court today, 21 December on multiple charges following a single vehicle collision in Braddon yesterday. ย 
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About 4.05pm yesterday, police observed a silver Holden sedan to be driving erratically in Braddon and soon after the sedan collided with two parked vehicles, a concrete barrier and fence โ€“ coming to a stop in Eloura Street.
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During the incident multiple pedestrians had to jump out of the way of the poorly driven vehicle.
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Police arrested the driver and established that the vehicle had allegedly been stolen earlier in the afternoon. ย 
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The 34-year-old driver was taken into custody where a roadside screening test indicated positive for alcohol. The man subsequently sought medical assistance during a breath analysis procedure and then allegedly refused to have a blood sample taken while at hospital. ย 
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He was charged with refusing a blood test, driving while disqualified, two counts of breaching a good behaviour order, driving a motor vehicle without consent and negligent driving. He is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today. ย 
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Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident (who has not already spoken to police) or anyone who may have dash-cam footage of the incident in Braddon yesterday. ย 
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Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theโ€ฏCrime Stoppers ACT website.โ€ฏย Please quote 7625514.

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