Driver in hospital after police car slammed into Mercedes during pursuit in Sydney
A man is recovering in hospital after a police car slammed into the back of his Mercedes in Sydney's south-west in the early hours of the morning.
The 35-year-old was waiting at the traffic lights on Cowpasture Road at Bonnyrigg when he was caught in the middle of a pursuit, while the target of the chase got away.
The man was left trapped for up to 45 minutes before he was taken to Liverpool Hospital in a stable condition with neck and back injuries.
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A police car crashed into a sedan during a pursuit in Bonnyrigg, Sydney. 9News
Two police officers were also assessed for minor injuries.
NSW Police said the pursuit began when they spotted a black Mazda driving dangerously on Reservoir Road at Mount Pritchard around 12.15am.
The sedan failed to stop, sparking a chase onto nearby Townview Road before spilling onto Cabramatta Road West.
It was there one of the police cars in pursuit slammed into the Mercedes AMG which was waiting at the intersection of Elizabeth Drive.
CCTV captured the Mazda fleeing after crash.
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The hunt continues tonight for the driver of the Mazda.
An investigation is underway.
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