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Aaron Cooper, Macquarie Fields chase: Man sentenced for a high-speed police pursuit

A P-plater has lost his licence after admitting to a high-speed police chase, resulting in a dramatic crash with his Nissan Pulsar flipping onto its roof with four passengers inside.

Aaron Cooper of Leumea was arrested after crashing his car in Macquarie Fields in May. Picture: Bill Hearne
Aaron Cooper of Leumea was arrested after crashing his car in Macquarie Fields in May. Picture: Bill Hearne

Aaron Cooper, 21, has been banned from driving for 18 months after admitting to a high-speed police chase that resulted in a serious crash in Macquarie Fields.

Aaron Cooper, 21, has been banned from driving for 18 months after admitting to a high-speed police chase that resulted in a serious crash in Macquarie Fields.

The P-plater was spotted by police speeding in a 60km/h zone on Harold Street, Macquarie Fields, after 11pm on May 6, while driving with four passengers.

The court heard Cooper, who lives in Leumeah, reached speeds of 100km/h in residential streets, while attempting to evade police.

Cooper lost control of the Nissan Pulsar, before flipping it onto its roof in thick bushland.

He was trapped in the car, until he was arrested by police.

The Nissan Pulsar flipped on its roof, after Cooper lost control during a police pursuit. Picture: Bill Hearne
The Nissan Pulsar flipped on its roof, after Cooper lost control during a police pursuit. Picture: Bill Hearne

All five occupants of the car received only minor injuries.

In Campbelltown Court on Tuesday, Magistrate Shane McAnulty described the young man’s driving record as ‘not very impressive’ and said it was lucky no one was killed in the crash.

Cooper pleaded guilty to his part in the police pursuit during an earlier court appearance.

The magistrate handing Cooper an 18-month Community Corrections Order, and 150 hours of community service.

Cooper will be disqualified from driving for 18 months.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/macarthur/aaron-cooper-macquarie-fields-chase-man-sentenced-for-a-highspeed-police-pursuit/news-story/138b0316e936d1b5dc612bd5b08b7811