Two Hospitalised After Coast Police Chase
Ended with crash
Two men have been taken to hospital after their vehicle hit a tree and fence following a police pursuit in Berkeley Vale last night.
Shortly after 10pm, officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District observed an unregistered blue Nissan skyline – missing a number plate and bonnet – on Kerry Avenue, and attempted to stop it.
When the vehicle failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated.
Police lost sight of the Nissan and a short time later, it was located crashed into a tree and fence on Kenmare Avenue.
The driver, a 21-year-old man from Berkeley Vale, fled the scene.
Following a short foot pursuit, he was found at a nearby property suffering a laceration to his knee and head.
The passenger, a 22-year-old man from Berkeley Vale, was located next to the vehicle, suffering a sore back.
Both men were taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment.
Inquiries are continuing.