Monday 30 May 2022

Three Teens Charged Over Wild Police Chase

 BY IAN CROUCH

Cessnock police have charged THREE teenagers after a wild chase from Kurri Kurri to Cameron Park.

They were called to reports of a number of cars doing burnouts at the Kurri Kurri McDonalds on Friday night when they sped off.

One of the cars, a Ford Falcon ute, was clocked at more than 180 km/ph in an 80km zone - the others, a Holden Commodore and a Toyota Camry were checked in excess of 140 and 160 km/hr respectively.

One of the drivers was a 17-year-old unaccompanied learner driver - the others aged 17 and 18 were on their P1 licenses.

Each driver had their licenses cancelled.

 

One of the cars allegedly involved in the pursuit Picture: NSW Highway Patrol