4 June 2020

Police call for witnesses to wheelchair burnout ride

| Ian Bushnell
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Driver posing

The driver of the ute poses for the cameras. A man can be seen sitting in a wheelchair on the ute tray. Photos: ACT Policing.

Police have released photos of three young men involved in a dangerous vehicle burnout recently, and are calling for witnesses.

They are investigating reports that a driver in a white Holden Commodore Ute conducted a burnout with two people in the rear tray, one of whom was in a wheelchair.

Passengers

The two passengers in the back of the ute.

Police said the burnout resulted in the vehicle catching fire, placing the occupants and bystanders at risk.

It is believed the incident occurred in a roadside car park to the west of the city and numerous witnesses were present.

Police are urging anyone with information regarding this matter, or who witnessed the incident and/or anyone with footage of the incident to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au quoting reference 6538221.

Ute catching fire

The ute catching fire.

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Samantha Laird10:14 pm 04 Jun 20

This is clearly the Cotter, not the city

This looks like its at the Cotter, a long way from the city..

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