Alleged drunk driver arrested after hit-run on Mitcham Rd, Mitcham

A driver, who allegedly blew six times the limit, has been taken off the roads after an alleged hit-run in Melbourne’s east.

A 37-year-old man was allegedly caught at more than six times the limit following a hit-run in Mitcham last night.

A man who allegedly crashed his Hilux into a parked car and then fled the scene blew six times the legal limit when police caught up to him.

A good Samaritan who witnessed the alleged incident followed the badly damaged vehicle to a Mitcham home and contacted the police.

Police breath-tested a 37-year-old man, who returned an alleged reading of .317.

They immediately suspended his licence.

“He is expected to be charged on summons with drink driving and other traffic offences,” a Victoria police spokeswoman said.

Victoria recorded its highest number of lives lost in 15 years, with 296 lives lost in 2023 compared to 241 in 2022.

Investigators would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash, has dashcam footage or any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or lodge a confidential report here.