A 17-year-old youth has been charged after a police pursuit in the Hunter Valley yesterday.
Police will be alleging in court that the young person was seen driving a PT Chrysler Cruiser through the Hunter Economic Zone, Pelaw Main, about 6.15pm (Wednesday 30 October 2019) at excessive speed.
Police attempted to stop the vehicle, however, the driver failed to comply, and a pursuit was initiated.
The vehicle continued onto Hospital Road, Kurri Kurri before tuning left onto a dirt track where it was met with dense bushland.
The vehicle quickly reversed and crashed into two police vehicles – causing minor damage – before it sped away.
The pursuit was terminated, and a description of the vehicle was broadcast via police radio.
The Cruiser was found soon after in Hebburn Road, Pelaw Main and officers called for the vehicle to be seized.
While waiting for a tow truck, the 17-year-old alleged driver returned to the scene with a support person and spoke with police.
He was arrested and taken to Cessnock Police Station where he was charged with Skys Law and drive manner dangerously.
He was granted conditional bail and will appear in Kurri Kurri Local Court on Tuesday 26 November 2019.
