Police say the man’s interstate licence is suspended until 2032. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
A man is under police guard after allegedly ramming vehicles on a South Coast highway.
A NSW Police spokesperson said they began to receive triple zero calls at about 6:30 am yesterday (Thursday 15 January) claiming an unregistered SUV was being driven dangerously northbound along the Princes Highway towards Ulladulla.
While police were responding, a separate call reported a station wagon had been struck, allegedly by a vehicle matching the description of the SUV, which was heading south towards Batemans Bay.
Further reports were received from the Ulladulla area about 11:30 am, when the SUV allegedly struck a 4WD ute, while other people allegedly saw the vehicle being driven on the wrong side of the road.
Officers attached to South Coast Police District and Highway Patrol’s Traffic South sighted the SUV and began a pursuit when the driver allegedly failed to stop when directed.
They followed him to a business on the Princes Highway at Batemans Bay, where he was arrested.
NSW Ambulance paramedics assessed the man, who was taken to Batemans Bay Hospital.
Police say checks of the man’s Victorian driver’s licence revealed it was suspended until 2032.
“His driving privileges in NSW were immediately revoked,” the spokesperson said.
The man remains in hospital under police guard while inquiries continue into the incident.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or by visiting its website.
Information is managed on a confidential basis.
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