A man has been arrested after a pursuit and crash in Sydney's west this morning.
Officers attached to Mt Druitt Police Area Command were on Hopman Crescent, Shalvey, about 9.15am (Wednesday 9 April 2025), when they attempted to stop the driver of an SUV for a random breath test.
When the driver allegedly failed to stop as directed a pursuit was initiated. It was terminated near Jersey Road a short time later due to safety concerns; however, the vehicle continued to be monitored by PolAir.
About 20 minutes later – when the SUV was caught in traffic at the intersection of the Great Western Highway near Carlisle Avenue, Minchinbury – the driver allegedly hit a civilian vehicle and an unmarked police vehicle.
The alleged driver of the SUV, a 36-year-old Parkes man, was arrested after a Taser and OC was deployed.
He has been taken to Mt Druitt Hospital to be checked as a precaution.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the incident continues.
There were no injuries to the occupant of the civilian vehicle.
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.
