Lara teen arrested after allegedly evading police, crashing stolen car

A Lara teenager has been arrested after allegedly evading police and crashing a stolen vehicle in Corio.

A 15-year-old from Lara was arrested on Monday night after allegedly evading police and crashing a stolen car. Picture: Bill Hearne

A teenager has been arrested after allegedly evading police and crashing a stolen car on Monday night.

Geelong highway patrol officers said they first spotted the silver Mazda on the Princes Hwy about 8pm.

Police tried to intercept the car on Purnell Rd in Corio but it allegedly sped off.

Officers said they then circled back to the Princes Hwy and found the allegedly stolen vehicle had collided with a white ute at the Bacchus Marsh Rd intersection.

Police said the male driver of the allegedly stolen Mazda, a 15-year-old, fled on foot but was arrested a short time later.

He was taken to hospital under police guard with minor injuries.

The passenger, a 21-year-old woman from Norlane, was also taken to hospital with minor injuries and has spoken to police.

The driver and two passengers of the white ute were not injured in the crash.

Investigations into the incident remain ongoing and the Mazda was towed away for forensic examination, however police believe the vehicle was stolen from Highton on Monday.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or with information that could assist police with their enquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Lara teen arrested after allegedly evading police, crashing stolen car