Police pursuit ends in crash on Newcastle Inner City Bypass

EMERGENCY services raced to the scene of a crash on the Newcastle Inner City Bypass after a driver was hit during a police pursuit.

Police, paramedics and NSW Fire and Rescue were called to the crash at Charlestown Road just before 8am on Tuesday January 9. One person, a woman in her 50s, was treated at the scene and was transported to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition for suspected broken ribs.

Newcastle Herald revealed police were in pursuit of an alleged offender when one of the vehicles collided with a commuter's car.

Newcastle City police were patrolling Carnley Avenue, New Lambton, when they attempted to stop a white Kia Cerato.

When the vehicle allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated, continuing west towards Charlestown Road.

A short time later, police said the Kia allegedly crashed into the rear of the woman's car on the Newcastle Inner City Bypass at Charlestown, causing her vehicle to crash into a wall.

The driver of the Kia, a 17-year-old boy, underwent a preliminary roadside breath test which allegedly returned a positive result.

The boy was arrested and has been taken to Waratah police station where he is assisting police with their inquiries.

A crime scene has been declared. As inquiries continue, anyone with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The incident caused the road to close in a southbound direction as emergency services worked at the scene. Southbound motorists were diverted into Carney Avenue. One of two southbound lanes were reopened to traffic at 9.40am.

The closure caused significant delays for the morning commute.