Dangerous driving charges at Pomona

Police have charged a man after he allegedly drove a stolen motorbike on the wrong side of the road at Pomona overnight.

It will be alleged at 9.17pm police have observed a stolen motorcycle travelling on Pomona Connection Road at Pomona and activated lights and siren.

The motorbike has crossed double lines to the wrong side of the road on a corner and accelerated away. The motorbike has turned into Bakers Road and Enchelmeier road before heading onto a track and hitting a wire fence.

The man fled on foot and was subsequently located by a police dog and arrested.

A 38-year-old Torquay man has been charged with one count of dangerous driving, burglary, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, stealing, receiving tainted property, unlicensed driving, possession of dangerous drug (amphetamine) and evade police.

He has also been charged with two counts of assault police and four counts of obstruct police.

The man suffered non life-threatening injuries to his neck and was transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital where he remains.

He will appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court at a later date.

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You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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