A drink driver was arrested at Monash on Friday after an alleged hit run and assault.
Police responded to a report of a two-car collision on the Sturt Highway, Monash about 5.45pm on Friday 6 February.
One of the vehicles involved, a Holden Captiva, had left the scene of the crash.
The Holden was located a short time later, abandoned with the engine running and a dog inside, further along the Sturt Highway.
Police searched the area and spoke with residents.
It will be alleged the same man assaulted a local resident and threw a rock, smashing the windscreen of his vehicle.
Officers tracked down and arrested the suspect nearby.
The 40-year-old Barmera man was charged with driving without due care, drink driving, property damage, assault and fail to stop at a crash scene.
He was bailed to appear in the Berri Magistrates Court on 11 March.
He also recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.232 and was issued with a 12-month instant loss of licence and his vehicle was impounded.
