An investigation has commenced after a vehicle crashed following a pursuit with police on the Mid North Coast overnight.
About 11.40pm (Friday 29 January 2021), officers from the Mid North Coast Traffic and Highway Patrol observed a Holden sedan travelling on South Street, South Kempsey, above the sign posted 60km/h speed limit.
Police attempted to stop the vehicle, which accelerated away.
A pursuit was initiated, travelling along Gowings Hill Road before the vehicle failed to negotiate a bend near the intersection of Dondingalong Rd and left the roadway, colliding with trees.
The male driver ran off, through a nearby paddock as the vehicle was engulfed in flames.
The passengers - a 28-year-old woman and two children, aged three and four - were trapped and freed from the vehicle by officers.
They were treated by paramedics and taken to Port Macquarie Hospital suffering minor injuries.
As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone with information about the driver or his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
