A driver has been arrested following a pursuit and crash near Newcastle earlier today, which resulted in a woman – unrelated to the pursuit – being injured.
About 7.45am (Tuesday 9 January 2024), police from Newcastle City PD were patrolling Carnley Avenue, New Lambton, when they attempted to stop a white Kia Cerato due to the manner of driving.
When the vehicle allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated, continuing west towards Charlestown Road.
A short time later, the Kia allegedly crashed into the rear of a hatchback on the Newcastle Inner City Bypass at Charlestown, causing the hatchback to crash into a wall.
The driver of the hatchback, a woman believed to be aged in her 50s, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics.
She has been taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition for the treatment of suspected broken ribs.
The driver of the Kia, a 17-year-old boy, underwent a preliminary roadside breath test which allegedly returned a positive result.
The boy was arrested and has been taken to Waratah Police Station where he is assisting police with their inquiries.
A crime scene has been declared and will be investigated by officers attached to Newcastle City Police District.
As inquiries continue, anyone with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with 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.
