A station wagon crashed into a power pole after allegedly being hit repeatedly by a sedan, with police later arresting the accused driver at a Woodlawn home.
A Northern Rivers man accused of ramming two vehicles, leaving injured occupants at a crash scene and then trying to break into a home has been refused bail.
Trevor Ross Brodrick, 53, from Lismore, faces nine charges following the alleged incidents at Goonellabah, South Lismore and Woodlawn on Tuesday.
Police detail alleged Northern Rivers car-ramming incidents
Police say an SUV driver travelling west along Ballina Road at Goonellabah about 9.15pm noticed a sedan being driven erratically behind them.
The sedan allegedly crashed into the rear of the SUV before driving away.
A short time later, police allege the same vehicle hit a station wagon several times on the Bruxner Highway at South Lismore.
The station wagon then crashed into a power pole. Its occupants suffered minor injuries and the pole was damaged.
The sedan’s driver allegedly left without stopping to assist.
Officers subsequently attended a property on Numulgi Road at Woodlawn, where Brodrick was allegedly attempting to break into a home.
He was arrested and taken to Lismore Police Station.
Police say a search of the sedan uncovered cannabis and a crystal substance believed to be methamphetamine.
The charges include two counts each of knowingly driving a vehicle in a manner that menaces another person, failing to give particulars to another driver and possessing a prohibited drug.
Brodrick is also charged with failing to stop and assist after an impact causing injury, entering enclosed land without lawful excuse, and destroying or damaging property valued at more than $2,000 and up to $5,000.
After being referred for a mental health assessment, he returned to the Bail Division on Saturday, where Judge R Rabbidge refused him bail.
He remains in custody, with his matter listed for mention at Lismore Local Court on October 26.
The allegations remain before the court.
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