Acting Senior Sergeant Simon Reay, of Dunedin, said officers were called to South Rd at 3pm yesterday after a two-vehicle crash closed the road.
A 40-year-old man driving a silver Toyota was allegedly speeding and crossed the centre line whilst travelling up the road.
Travelling downhill was a Holden towing a trailer and, despite the Holden taking evasive action, both vehicles collided.
The trailer was severely damaged.
Speed is believed to be a factor, as the Toyota’s front right wheel flew off.
Officers arrived at the scene and spoke to both parties. The 40-year-old was taken into custody to undergo breath testing, which he refused.
He was then arrested for refusing to provide a sample.
The man was charged with dangerous driving and refusing an impairment test, and will be appearing at Dunedin District Court at a later date.
His vehicle was impounded.
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said two ambulances and one rapid response unit attended.
‘‘Two patients, both in minor conditions, were assessed and treated at the scene, no transport required."
- By Ella Jenkins
