Driver allegedly crashes into police car, flees into bushland

There were chaotic scenes across Coconut Grove as police responded to several incidents, including a hit and run involving a cop car, on Saturday.

THERE were chaotic scenes across Coconut Grove as police responded to several incidents, including a hit and run involving a cop car, on Saturday.

Cops spent the morning scouring bushlands after the driver of a Toyota Landcruiser allegedly struck a police car on Totem Rd and fled on foot.

Watch Commander Tony Bennet said police had observed the car being driven in a “dangerous manner” in the area at around 5.30am.

“Police did not engage in a pursuit, and the Landcruiser allegedly struck a stationary police vehicle, causing damage to the front end,” he said.

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“The Landcruiser was abandoned, and the driver fled into bushland near Totem Rd, and has not been located.“

Cops also arrested a man in relation to a separate matter only metres away from the crash scene at 9am.

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