A man remains in police custody after a pursuit in the state's Hunter Valley region.
About 2.20am today (Sunday 24 August 2025), officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were patrolling the New England Highway, near Muswellbrook, when they attempted to stop a Holden Commodore, allegedly being driven in a dangerous manner.
When it failed to stop as directed a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit continued along the New England Highway towards Whittingham, where road spikes were successfully deployed; however, the pursuit was then terminated due to a safety concern.
A short time later, police located the vehicle on Hunter Expressway, near Loxton and another pursuit was initiated; however, it was terminated due to a safety concern.
About 2.50am, police sighted the vehicle on Main Road, Cliftleigh, after it had crashed into a car travelling in the opposite direction.
When officers attempted to speak to both drivers; the driver of the Holden – a 34-year-old man – left the scene.
Following inquiries, the man was arrested nearby after police seized a syringe from him.
He was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition under police guard.
The other driver – a 38-year-old woman – was treated at the scene by paramedics for minor injuries.
A crime scene has been established and police commenced an investigation into the incident.
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.
