A BENDIGO man will face court after allegedly drink-driving and fleeing the scene of a crash.
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Police allege the man was travelling along Retreat Road, Flora Hill, about 6pm on Sunday when he was involved in a collision with another vehicle.
Police located the man near the scene after he fled.
The man, in his mid-50s, allegedly returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.239 - almost five times the legal limit.
His licence was immediately suspended and his vehicle impounded.
He will be summonsed to court at a later date.
Police urged anyone who witnessed the crash to call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or Constable Bending at Bendigo Police Station on 54481300.
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