Police Minister David Elliott’s ‘road rage’ clash case closed

Police elect to take no further action against their political boss over allegations he impersonated a police officer.

NSW Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott will not face further action over allegations he impersonated a police officer. Picture: AAP

Police have elected to take no further action against their political boss, the Police Minister David Elliott, over allegations Mr Elliott impersonated a police officer during a road rage incident, after a review by an Assistant Commissioner of the incident.

The case was closed Wednesday night following the review by Assistant Commissioner Mark Jones, and after the father of the P-plater involved with Mr Elliott in the incident said he did not want to take the matter to court.

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In a statement police said: “An independent review into the circumstances of a minor collision involving the NSW Minister for Police and Emergency Services in The Hills area last month has found the ‘No Further Action’ outcome of the initial investigation is appropriate.

“The Minister attended Castle Hill Police Station on Sunday 27 October 2019 to report a minor collision between his Lexus sedan and a Mazda utility on Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills, which occurred about 9.40am that day. 

“Shortly after, the 17-year-old male driver of the Mazda also attended Castle Hill Police Station and spoke to police. No injuries were reported. 

“Officers from The Hills Police Area Command conducted inquiries and the drivers exchanged details. 

“Following media reports regarding possible additional evidence, NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller requested the North West Metropolitan Region Commander oversee an independent review into the matter. 

“The review, which included speaking with relevant parties, did not produce any fresh evidence, and confirmed no further police action can be taken.” 

The boy’s father confirmed on Wednesday night he had told police he did not wish to take the matter further as Mr Elliott was “not worth it” and he did not want to put his boy through court.

“I’m not wasting my energy or exposing my family to that because of him,” the father said.

Last Friday, Opposition Leader Jodi McKay called for Mr Elliott’s sacking over the incident involving the minister and the 17-year-old P-plater – which was first revealed in The Australian – and Greens MP David Shoebridge wrote to Mr Fuller calling for an independent investigation by interstate police.

Mr Elliott is accused by the youth’s family of grabbing the teenager’s arm and verbally abusing the youth during the incident – claims he denies.

Mr Elliott has admitted to telling the youth he ”worked for the cops” but says he then handed over his business card.

Mr Elliott had been driving his wife to church on Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills, on Sunday, October 27 when the 17-year-old P-plater allegedly “clipped” his car, damaging his mirror, and drove off.

Mr Elliott says he was travelling in the same direction as the youth and then confronted him but the youth’s father says he “chased” the youth.