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Western Australia driver accused of ramming police vehicles

A 42-year-old man from Carey Park is facing allegations following a multi-day crime spree in Western Australia's South West. The incidents, occurring on October 15 and 16, involved a stolen blue Toyota LandCruiser.

The spree began early on October 15 when the vehicle was stolen from a residence in Vasse. During a subsequent pursuit near Bunbury, police allege the driver drove through a fence and into an unoccupied police vehicle before fleeing through an active school zone.

On October 16, the pursuit continued in Wellesley. Footage shows the stolen 4WD ramming multiple police vehicles, including a head-on collision and reversing into cars. The driver also allegedly shoved another vehicle out of the way and crossed an intersection, forcing oncoming traffic to stop.

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Bunbury · Carey Park · Vasse · Wellesley · Western Australia Police

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