Driver sedated after crash in Randwick

Police continue with their inquiries into the circumstances surrounding a single vehicle crash at Randwick overnight after the driver had to be sedated, NSW Police say.

About 3.15am today (Saturday 17 March 2018) police from Eastern Beaches Police Area Command were patrolling in Perouse Road when they came across a crash.

It appears a silver Subaru had crossed to the wrong side of the road and struck a pole.

Upon arrival of Ambulance paramedics the 32-year-old man was assisted from the vehicle but became violent and was placed in the rear of a police vehicle.

Ambulance paramedics sedated the man when he was removed from the caged truck, and he was conveyed to St Vincent’s Hospital, for observation and blood tests.

Officers from Eastern Beaches Police Area Command continue with their investigation into the crash.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Randwick Police Station or Crime Stoppers.

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