Poorly parked in Parkdale

Photo: Parking Network

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Warrigul Road and Como Parade following reports a car had mounted the curb, crashed into a fence and caught fire about 11.40pm.

Police arrested the driver a short time later after he attempted to flee on foot.

The driver, a 40-year-old Warragul man, was not injured as a result of the collision.

He remains in custody and is expected to be charged with:

• Theft of motor vehicle;

• Drive while disqualified;

• Careless driving;

• Fail to exchange details;

• Leave scene of an accident;

• Possess a drug of dependence; and

• Refuse oral fluid test

Anyone who witnessed the Red 2007 Holden Calais in the lead up to the collision is urged to contract Crime Stoppers.