A driver was sent to hospital for a suspected stroke after swerving dangerously on his drive between Palmerston and Mosgiel yesterday.
Sergeant Matt Lee, of Dunedin, said officers received reports from the public about a driver crossing the centreline and having multiple near misses with oncoming traffic during the 70km drive between Palmerston and Mosgiel.
Once stopped by police, the 77-year-old male driver’s speech was incoherent and he was struggling to walk, Sgt Lee said.
An ambulance was called for assistance and the man was taken to hospital for a suspected stroke at about 3pm.
