Charges laid after police pursuit near Lake Illawarra

Police claim the car had been travelling at 100km/h in an 50km/h signposted area.

About 5.45pm on Tuesday, officers attached to Lake Illawarra Highway Patrol tried to stop a green Mazda 323 on King Street in Warilla, when the driver allegedly accelerated away at high speed.

A pursuit was initiated, and the car eventually hit a parked Holden Commodore station wagon after travelling down the wrong side of Madigan Boulevard at Mount Warrigal.

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Police claim the car had been travelling at 100km/h in an 50km/h signposted area.

The driver, a 28-year-old man, was arrested as he tried to exit the vehicle. Three passengers also ran from the vehicle, with two found nearby.

The driver was taken to Shellharbour Hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing.

Additional checks revealed the man's licence was disqualified until 2035.

Upon discharge from hospital, the man was taken to Lake Illawarra Police Station where he was charged with police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously, drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous, drive vehicle under influence of drugs, negligent driving (no death or grievous bodily harm), and drive motor vehicle during disqualification period.

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The 28-year-old was refused bail and is due to appear in court on Wednesday.

Two passengers were released without charge.

Inquiries continue to locate the third passenger.

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