The father of former Police Minister, Troy Grant has been charged with drink driving and is under investigation over a fatal hit and run near Maitland.
News Limited reports Ken Grant was pulled over following a short low-speed pursuit at Lorn on Saturday night.
It's alleged the 72-year-old was seen driving erratically and returned a blood alcohol reading of point 108.
He's been charged with mid-range drink driving and is also being questioned over the death of a 62-year-old man who was knocked down and killed at nearby Bolwarra a short time earlier.
