Overview
- Police spotted a Ford Ranger about 11pm on Elizabeth Drive allegedly speeding and running a red light, initiating a pursuit that was quickly terminated over safety concerns.
- Officers continued to monitor the ute and later re-engaged before it allegedly ran a red light at the Hume Highway and Moore Street, colliding with a BMW and a Toyota Yaris.
- A 21-year-old BMW passenger was taken to Liverpool Hospital with life-threatening injuries, while the driver and another passenger were hospitalized in serious condition.
- The Toyota driver was assessed and released, and the alleged 17-year-old ute driver was taken to Fairfield Hospital for precautionary checks before expected processing by police.
- Police said the ute was reported stolen from Liverpool on December 9, and an independent review will examine the pursuit under critical incident protocols.