1 min read

Man reported for aggravated driving after luxury car smashes into bus stop in Adelaide

The 50-year-old has significantly damaged his six-figure Aston Martin.

Man reported for aggravated driving after luxury car smashes into bus stop in Adelaide

The 50-year-old has significantly damaged his six-figure Aston Martin.

A man from Gilles Plains has been reported for allegedly driving his luxury car into a bus stop in Adelaide’s northern suburbs.

South Australia police allege officers attempted to stop the 50-year-old driver of a blue Aston Martin sedan at about 7.15pm on North East Rd on Tuesday, after he sped off from a hotel car park.

It is alleged police did not pursue the car but rather called extra officers to the area to search for the vehicle.

Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Download today

Minutes later, a witness reported that the sedan had crashed into a bus stop shelter in Wandana Ave, but the driver had allegedly left the site before officers arrived.

The 50-year-old driver tested negative for both drugs and alcohol. Credit: 7NEWS

The driver was located nearby in Tamala Cre. He was not injured and returned negative tests for drugs and alcohol.

He was reported for aggravated driving without due care, driving in a dangerous manner and driving unlicenced.

He was issued a 12-month immediate loss of licence notice relative to the offences and will appear in court at a later date.

A 2025 Aston Martin Vantage coupe is priced from $410,000.

Read more...

Stream free on

7plus logo