Police seek driver after police car rammed in Goonellabah

Police are hunting for a driver involved in a shocking pursuit during which a police car was rammed in a northern rivers suburb.

An ordinary police patrol turned into a furious cat and mouse pursuit leaving a police car immobile after the driver rammed it before escaping. Here’s what we know.

A routine traffic stop turned into a wild pursuit that has left local authorities hunting for a driver involved in a pursuit during which a police car was rammed.

Around 8pm on Friday, police officers attempted to pull over a Ford Territory with allegedly false plates.

The vehicle was already on their radar, allegedly linked to an earlier pursuit, police said in a statement.

However, the driver allegedly put their foot down, triggering a pursuit that snaked through the streets and quiet neighbourhood of Goonellabah.

The chase reached its climax on Norwood Ave.

Norwood Ave, Goonellabah. Picture: Google

The driver is accused of ramming a police vehicle, with the impact so severe the car is currently out of action.
No officers were injured in the collision.

Oliver Ave, Goonellabah. Picture: Google

As the wrecked police car was towed away, the Ford Territory was last spotted speeding east towards Oliver Ave, disappearing into the night.

As present, the vehicle remains at large, and police are appealing for any information that might lead to its discovery.

Those with any information are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Police seek driver after police car rammed in Goonellabah