Driver crashes stolen car after fleeing police in Gore

A person driving a stolen car crashed into a power pole after fleeing from police in Gore last night.

Police attempted pursue to the vehicle at about 10.25pm.

A police spokeswoman said police pursued the vehicle briefly after the driver failed to pull over, but abandoned the chase for safety reasons.

The car crashed into a power pole on Whiterig Rd soon after.

The driver was taken to hospital with moderate injuries, she said.

No charges had yet been laid and enquires were ongoing.

 

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