Woman hurt after alleged drug driver crashes into multiple cars in Adelaide

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A woman has been injured after an alleged drug driver allegedly crashed into several cars in broad daylight in Adelaide.

Multiple witnesses called police about 11.15am about a blue Mazda sedan driving in the wrong lane on Port Road in Woodville South in the city’s north west.

It allegedly then collided with several cars travelling on Port Road, near Woodville Road, before hitting another vehicle on Oval Avenue.

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The driver of that car, a 55-year-old woman, was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment.

Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Police arrested the alleged driver of the blue Mazda, a 39-year-old Pooraka man, close by in Balmoral Street, Woodville Park.

He did not appear to have been hurt.

He was charged with driving under the influence, driving without due care, cause harm by dangerous driving and failing to submit to breath analysis.

He also tested positive to methamphetamine and cannabis, according to police.

He was bailed to appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on September 16.

Another of the cars had to be towed due to damage.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact Crimestoppers.