BY ISABEL EVERETT
A man's been charged following a police pursuit which allegedly saw his vehicle slam into a B-double truck in the Hunter Valley.
The 30-year-old male driver of the Commodore was later charged with nine offences including;
- Drive while licence suspended
- Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous
- Police pursuit - not stop - drive recklessly
- Goods in personal custody suspected being stolen (not motor vehicle)
- Possess prohibited drug.
He was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court on Friday.
EARLIER:
A man has been arrested following a police pursuit in the Hunter Valley on Thursday morning.
Shortly before 7am, officers received reports a white Holden Commodore travelling north on the New England Highway was being driven in a dangerous manner and crossing onto the incorrect
side of the road.
Police located
the vehicle and initiated a pursuit, about 5km north of the Liddell Power
Station.
A short time later, the Commodore allegedly lost control and collided with a
B-Double truck travelling southbound
The 30-year-old male driver of the Commodore suffered minor injuries and has
been taken to Muswellbrook Hospital under police guard for mandatory testing.
The driver of the truck – a 28-year-old man – was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for minor injuries.
Inquiries are continuing.
