A Dunedin woman was hospitalised after a teenager attempted to ram her car, missed, and ran her over instead.
The 19-year-old attempted to ram the female victim’s car with his own because he believed she ‘‘owed him money’’, Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said.
At 2.40am on Sunday, police received reports of a ‘‘brawl’’ in Forrester St, Pine Hill.
Investigations revealed the 19-year-old had run a woman over after trying to ram her car with his own, but missed.
A 21-year-old man went up to the teenager and smashed some glass above his head in response.
Both the teenager and man were arrested.
The teenager was charged with dangerous driving causing injury, and the 21-year-old was charged with assault with intent to injure.
Both would appear in Dunedin District Court at a later date.
The woman received minor injuries, and was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure, Snr Sgt Bond said.
