An 18-year-old man is expected to face a bedside court hearing in hospital today after a high speed pursuit at Lake Macquarie.
At about 1.30am on Saturday, Police were patrolling after a stolen car was found burnt out at Redhead when they noticed a gold Mazda being driven on Heaney Lane.
They tried to stop the car but it sped off down the Pacific Highway, allegedly reaching speeds of 140 kilometres per hour in a 100 zone.
The pursuit passed through Redhead, Belmont, Marks Point, Blacksmiths and Swansea.
The pursuit came to an end when the driver of the Mazda crashed into a centre dividing barrier, causing a front tyre to shear off the rim.
The driver and passenger, aged 18 and 22, were arrested at the scene.
Subsequent inquiries revealed the Mazda was allegedly stolen from Redhead earlier that night.
The driver was taken to John Hunter Hospital under police guard for a head injury suffered in the crash and for mandatory testing.
The passenger was later released without charge.
The 18-year-old is expected to be charged with a range of offenses including stealing two cars, police pursuit and unlicensed driving. Police say he's also wanted over a number of other crimes.
