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Unlicensed driver detected on Day 6 of road-safety operation
A man who allegedly attempted to avoid police has been charged with unlicensed driving, on day six of the state-wide Christmas and New Year’s road-safety operation.
About 10:05am yesterday (Tuesday 29 December 2020), police sighted a vehicle travelling west along the Bruxner Highway, Ballina. Officers conducted a u-turn with the intention of stopping the vehicle for a random breath test.
The vehicle has then accelerated away and drove off the highway at the first available exit.
Police were able to stop the vehicle where the male driver was spoken to. Inquiries revealed that he did not hold a driver’s licence. It was also established that the man had only recently faced court for the same offence.
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Critical incident investigation underway after fatal crash – Leppington
A critical incident investigation has been launched after a man died following a police pursuit and crash in Sydney’s south-west overnight.
Officers attached to Campbelltown Highway Patrol attempted to stop the driver of a Lancer shortly after 11.20pm (Thursday 24 December 2020).
A pursuit was initiated when the driver failed to stop when directed; however, a short time later the vehicle struck a power pole on Eastwood Road, Leppington.
A male passenger was thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene.
The driver is now under police guard in hospital where he is undergoing treatment for injuries to his arm.