A man has been charged following a pursuit yesterday afternoon in the Central Coast, NSW Police say.
Just after 5pm today, officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command were conducting traffic enforcement duties on the Pacific Highway, Doyalson, when they detected a Subaru WRX speeding in an 80km/h zone.
Police stopped the vehicle and conducted a mobile drug test on the 35-year-old man driving the car. The test allegedly returned a positive reading.
Upon being told he was under arrest the driver has allegedly started his vehicle and driven south on the Pacific Highway. A pursuit ensued.
A short time later the Subaru left the road onto an embankment before it hit a Holden Captiva and a small passenger bus.
The driver allegedly attempted to flee the scene but was detained by members of the public before police arrived and placed him under arrest.
The man was treated for head injuries by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to John Hunter Hospital.
Upon release from hospital the 35-year-old man was taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with exceed speed >45km/h, Pursuit (Skye’s Law), drive recklessly/furiously or speed manner dangerous and escape lawful custody.
He has been given strict conditional bail and will appear before Newcastle Local Court on Thursday 24 August 2017.
