Encounter Bay man, 41, charged over high-speed Middleton crash that injured two
A man from coastal SA has been arrested and charged over a high-speed police chase through the Fleurieu that ended in a three-car crash.
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A man will face court after a high-speed police pursuit through the Fleurieu Peninsula ended in a three-car crash that injured two people
A 41-year-old Encounter Bay man was arrested on Tuesday after police investigations into a driver who allegedly fled police on June 11, driving more than double the speed limit during the pursuit.
Police said patrols attempted to stop a white Holden Commodore after it was allegedly picked up travelling 146km/h in a 60km/h zone at Port Elliot Rd in Middleton.
Police said pursuit of the vehicle was terminated as it entered the 100km/h zone on Port Elliot Rd.
Minutes later, about 9.10pm, police located a three-car crash at the intersection of Boettcher Rd and Port Elliot Rd.
The 41-year-old behind the wheel of the Commodore was found with serious injuries and treated in hospital prior to his arrest.
A 65-year-old Goolwa South woman driving a Land Rover that rolled during the high-speed crash was injured, and treated in hospital.
A 35-year-old Goolwa North man’s car was also clipped during the crash, but he was not injured.
The Encounter Bay man has been charged with multiple driving offences including drive disqualified, extreme speed, fail to stop for police, dangerous driving to escape police, cause harm by dangerous driving, and drink and drug driving.
He was bailed to appear in the Victor Harbor Magistrates Court on September 1.
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