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Lake Macquarie police pursuit and vehicle crash

Overview

Police in the Lake Macquarie Police District arrested a 16-year-old driver following a pursuit involving a stolen Honda SUV. The chase ended when the vehicle collided with another car on the Pacific Highway.

After the crash, the teenager allegedly fled on foot, dropping a machete before being apprehended approximately 500 metres away. A search of the stolen vehicle uncovered two grams of methamphetamine, gloves, a balaclava, and stolen number plates.

The driver faces eight charges, including driving a stolen vehicle, negligent driving, drug possession, and using an offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention. An 18-year-old female passenger was also arrested and charged with drug possession and travelling in a stolen vehicle.

Entities

Fire and Rescue NSW · Belmont Local Court · Azim Shaikh · John Hunter Hospital · Lake Macquarie

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Lake Macquarie police arrest teen after SUV chase and highway crash

    A 16-year-old boy faces multiple charges, including drug possession and weapon offences, after a stolen SUV pursuit ended in a highway crash and foot chase in Lake Macquarie.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
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Sources

dungogchronicle.com.au · gloucesteradvocate.com.au