Man charged after allegedly driving up to 140km/h in Sydney police chase

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A wild police chase through Sydney's west has come to a crashing end overnight, with a man charged with multiple offences. DETAILS: SarahStewart_9 9News

A man has been charged after he allegedly reached speeds up to 140km/h on a residential street in Guildford.

"The vehicle was pursued into Chiswick Road where it will be alleged that the vehicle reached speeds of up to 140km/h.""A short time later the vehicle collided with a retaining wall at the intersection of Clyde Street and Chiswick Road before crashing into a parked car and then coming to rest on its side," police said.

The 37-year-old driver tried to run away but was restrained by a resident, who was allegedly assaulted by the man.The incident began when officers tried to stop a car after it drove through a red light at the intersection.Officers tested the offender, who allegedly returned positive results for an "illicit substance".

He was charged with seven offences including Police pursuit – not stop – drive dangerously, drive in dark no lights , negligent driving , disobey left turn only sign-motor vehicle , possess prohibited drug , class A motor vehicle exceed speed > 45km/h – estimated and common assault.to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox.

 

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