A man has been charged after a pursuit and crash on the state's South Coast earlier this year, as a critical incident investigation continues.
About 11.30pm on Thursday 5 February 2026, police were patrolling the Nowra area, when they located an unregistered Kia sedan driving on Greenwell Point Road.
Officers attached to South Coast Police District directed the driver to stop; however, when they failed to do so, a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit was terminated a short time later due to safety concerns.
About 12.20am on Friday 6 February 2026, police located the Kia driving on Victoria Parade, in Terara.
Police again directed the driver to stop; however, they allegedly failed to do so, and a second pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit ended on Milbank Road, after the Kia crashed into a tree trapping the driver.
NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and treated the driver – a 32-year-old man – for serious leg injuries before airlifting him to St George Hospital.
A crime scene was established and a Critical Incident Team from Lake Illawarra Police District commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Following investigations, on Saturday (25 April 2025), investigators attended a Nowra home and issued the 32-year-old man as court attendance notice for the offences Police pursuit - not stop - drive recklessly (three counts),
- Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period (three counts),
- Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous, and
- Possess prohibited drug.
He is due to appear before Nowra Local Court on Saturday 9 May 2026.
The investigation will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
