Belconnen, ACT, Oct. 28 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release:
A 33-year-old Chisholm man will be charged after crashing his motorcycle while allegedly under the influence of drugs and alcohol in Calwell last month.
About 10pm on 21 September, 2025, police were called to the intersection of Webber Crescent and Were Street in Calwell and located a damaged motorcycle resting on the side of the road.
Ten minutes later, police located the rider, who had fled the scene following the collision, with visible injuries and signs of intoxication. He was transported by ambulance to hospital for treatment under police escort.
At the hospital, police searched the man, and located a knife which was subsequently seized by police.
A blood test was also conducted on the man which confirmed the presence of alcohol and methylamphetamine at the time of the collision.
The man, who was subject to parole conditions at the time of the incident, has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, possess prohibited weapon, and breach of parole. He is expected to face court later today.
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