A man has been charged following an investigation into a pursuit on the Central Coast yesterday.
About 8.30am yesterday (Tuesday 8 August 2023), police from Central Coast Traffic and Highway Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle on The Entrance Road, The Entrance.
When the vehicle allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated; however, was soon terminated due to safety concerns.
A short time later, emergency services were called to the Central Coast Highway near Karalta Road, Erina, following reports that the vehicle had allegedly crashed into several cars.
Police at the scene were told that the vehicle had crashed into the cars, before a man fled the scene on foot. There were no reports of injuries.
Officers from Brisbane Water Police District, assisted by PolAir and Dog Squad, attempted to locate the man; however, were unsuccessful.
Following inquiries by the Brisbane Water Crime Prevention Unit, a 23-year-old male from Canada Bay was arrested on James Sea Drive, Green Point, about 3.45pm yesterday (Tuesday 8 August 2023).
He was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with two counts of police pursuit - not stop - drive recklessly, two counts of drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, and five counts of not give particulars to other driver.
He was refused bail to appear before Gosford Local Court today (Wednesday 9 August 2023).
Anyone with dashcam footage or 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.
