Member of public pursues alleged drink driver

Dunedin police are appealing for a mystery motorist whose car was allegedly rear-ended by a hit and run drink-driver last night.

The allegedly intoxicated motorist was pursued by a witness to his home in Caversham Valley Rd after rear-ending the four-wheel-drive at the intersection of Princes and Manse Sts about 9.30pm last night.

Police were eager to catch up with the driver of the 4x4, possibly a woman, who left the scene after being rear ended up the man's white Nissan Bluebird.

Snr Sgt Dinnissen praised the actions of the person who pursued the alleged hit-and-run drunk driver to their home and alerted police.

"That's a great bit of work.''

Dunedin police (03) 471-4800, Crimestoppers 0800-555-111.

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