Man and woman arrested over high-speed car chase at Lake Illawarra
A man and a woman will face court after leading police on a high-speed car chase yesterday in the Lake Illawarra region.
Just before 3pm, officers initiated the pursuit with a Subaru WRX station wagon – earlier reported stolen – after it failed to stop in Barrack Heights.
The chase reached speeds of up to 140km per hour in a 50 zone, forcing police to halt the pursuit over safety concerns.
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A house on Blackbutt Way, Barrack Heights, where the Subaru crashed. 9News
Shortly after, the Subaru crashed into a house on Blackbutt Way, causing damages to a brick wall.
At one point the driver was travelling at more than 140 km/h. 9News
The driver, a 39-year-old woman and her passenger, a 43-year-old man, were arrested and taken to Lake Illawarra Police Station.
The woman allegedly tested positive for cannabis.
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The property sustained minor damages. 9News
She was disqualified from holding a driving licence, charged with six offences – including possession of a prohibited drug – and will appear in court today.
The man was charged with a drug-related offence and granted conditional bail. He will appear in court next week.
Blackbutt Way at Barrack Heights Google Maps
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