Joe Daniel Johnson in court for multiple offences

A Gympie man fled after causing a major collision on the Bruce Hwy that left another driver injured, but that is just the start of his crime spree. Read the full charges:

A 26-year-old Pie Creek man has pleaded guilty to 13 offences, including escaping custody, stealing cars, committing a hit and run and evading police.

Joe Daniel Johnson appeared in custody in Gympie Magistrates Court on Monday.

He stole a car between January 22 and April 23 and drove on Centro Way without a licence on April 20, the court heard.

He escaped custody on April 22 in Araluen and stole a car the same day.

He then drove without care, leading to a car crash on the Bruce Highway, the court heard.

A Tesla car was turning left from the Bruce Highway into Purcell Rd at Bells Bridge, when Johnson pulled out directly in front of the turning car, causing a major collision and severe damage to both cars.

The other driver was injured and Johnson was charged for fleeing the crash scene and not sharing his details with the other driver, the court heard.

He allegedly drove without a licence on the same day and was using number plates registered to a different vehicle.

On July 23, he was charged with driving without a licence, driving with no care or attention to other drivers, and evading police by refusing to stop when police gave him a clear direction to stop the car.

The following day, he was found with knuckle-dusters in his possession, the court heard.

Johnson was remanded in custody to be sentenced on September 27, 2022.