The alleged driver of a stolen van has been arrested following a collision in Geelong South overnight.
Officers attempted to intercept a Toyota van on Wilsons Road in Newcomb around midnight.
It is alleged the van took off at a fast rate of speed on the wrong side of the road.
A short time later the van was spotted allegedly running a red light on Yooringa Avenue in Norlane.
The same van allegedly collided with a truck at the intersection of Latrobe Terrace and Kilgour Street in South Geelong after running another red light.
The alleged driver was fully ejected from the van as a result of the collision.
The man allegedly picked himself up and attempted to get back inside the van before taking off from the scene on foot.
Members of the community, having witnessed the incident, detained the man until police promptly arrived and arrested him.
The man, 29-years-old from Ballarat, was taken to hospital under police guard.
The driver of the truck was not injured.
Investigators allege the van was stolen from an Ocean Grove address earlier this week.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
