An investigation is underway after a crash on the state’s north coast yesterday.
About 10.50pm (Saturday 19 February 2022), officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol command were patrolling Bent Street, South Grafton, when they attempted to stop a black BMW SUV.
It will be alleged that the driver failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated which was terminated a short time later due to safety concerns.
At the intersection of Bent and Ryan Streets, the vehicle crossed to the wrong side of the road and collided with an oncoming hatchback, causing the SUV to roll, hit a light pole, and come to rest on its side.
Two occupants – men aged 22 and 39 – were able to exit the SUV; however, a third man, aged 38, remain trapped. He was released by emergency services before being airlifted to Gold Coast Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
The 22 and 39-year-old men are currently assisting police with inquiries.
A 58-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman travelling in the hatchback were not injured.
Police established a crime scene which was later examined by officers attached to the Crash Investigation Unit.
Police are appealing for anyone with information about the crash, or has dashcam footage of the collision, 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.
