'Lucky no one was hurt': Driver allegedly rammed police car before fleeing across Auckland
A driver who allegedly rammed a police car in West Auckland before fleeing on the motorway across the city has been charged.
Officers noticed a Mazda Axela with no lights on travelling on Victoria St West in central Auckland about 1.30am.
Impairment prevention team co-ordinator Senior Sergeant Jesse Mowat said a patrol vehicle followed the vehicle as it continued on to the Northwestern Motorway, travelling west.
“The vehicle then travelled past an unmarked patrol car, who were able to follow it as it exited at Lincoln Rd and stopped at the lights,” Mowat said.
“The Mazda has then reversed into the front of the patrol vehicle before taking off and heading at speed back towards the city.”
Mowat said the vehicle continued south along State Highway 1, despite police signalling for it to stop.
“The vehicle was then spiked after exiting at Drury, before coming to a stop near Young Crescent and the driver was quickly taken into custody without incident.
“It’s incredibly lucky that the only damage was to a vehicle and no one was hurt.”
A 21-year-old man has been charged with failing to stop, reckless driving and failing to comply with prohibition.
He was set to appear in Auckland District Court today.
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