Dareton Police arrest Victorian driver, following an alleged pursuit

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12 December 2018

Dareton Police have slammed the behaviour of a Victorian driver, arresting and charging him following an incident on the Silver City Highway.

Officers believe he stole a Toyota Corolla from Broken Hill, allegedly obtaining fuel before fleeing towards Wentworth.

Officers attempted to stop the car on the Silver City Highway, the driver allegedly driving in a dangerous manner through Curlwaa.

The driver allegedly drove through a red traffic light before continuing onto Abbotsford Bridge, and colliding with an oncoming vehicle.

The driver was forcibly removed from the vehicle by police.

The 35-year-old has been charged with a number of serious offenses, including driving in a dangerous manner while fleeing police.