A man was taken to hospital after being injured when the car in which he was a passenger crashed into a tree in Braitling last night.

Police received numerous calls just before 9pm that a car was being driven erratically and at speed through the northern suburbs of Alice Springs. Reports then came in a short time later that a vehicle had crashed into a tree in Elliott Street.

Police, ambulance and fire crews attended and found a green Ford Falcon sedan which was extensively damaged after crashing into a tree. An injured male passenger was still in the vehicle, however the driver had fled the scene.

The 26-year-old passenger was taken to Alice Springs Hospital by ambulance for treatment and remains in a stable condition.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the vehicle being driven prior to the crash to come forward.

Anyone with information should phone 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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