Teenage driver crashes car during police pursuit on Sydney’s M4 motorway, returns positive breath test
A major motorway in Sydney has been thrown into chaos after a teenager led police on a high-speed pursuit before colliding with another vehicle whilst allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
At about 2.20 am on Monday, officers attached to Auburn police area command attempted to stop a grey Mercedes sedan on the M4 Motorway, Homebush West.
When the sedan allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated before the vehicle collided with a Haval SUV at the intersection of Centenary Drive and Marlborough Road, Homebush West.
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Following the pursuit after he was subjected to a roadside breath test and allegedly returned a positive result.
NSW Ambulance paramedics assessed the driver of the SUV - a 40-year-old man - who did not require further treatment.
He was taken to Auburn police station where he was charged with police pursuit – not stop – drive dangerously, driving a motor vehicle while licence suspended, driving with middle range PCA, negligent driving (no death or grievous bodily harm) and not complying with P1/P2 high-performance vehicle restriction.
He was refused bail to appear at Burwood Local Court on Monday.
