A driver sparked a police pursuit in Invercargill late on Wednesday.
Senior Sergeant Maggie Windle said the driver failed to stop for a marked patrol car on Queens Dr shortly before midnight. The male driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree.
He and his female passenger were admitted to Southland Hospital, and later discharged with minor injuries.
The 19-year-old appeared in Invercargill District Court yesterday, charged with failing to stop for police, disqualified driving, and breach of bail.
