Cop is fighting for life in hospital after a police chase goes wrong and a trail bike rider mows him down
- Policeman remains in hospital after being run over during pursuit on Wednesday
- Suffered skull fractures, spine and arm injuries, pelvis fractures and leg fractures
- Incident was at Maitland in the Hunter Valley, north of Sydney, around 7pm
A police officer is in a serious condition after being hit by a trail bike rider on foot during a pursuit on Wednesday night.
The male cop was left with multiple skull fractures, spine and arm injuries, pelvis and leg fractures following the incident in Maitland, north of Sydney, around 7pm.
The officer, who is based at the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District, was chasing a trail bike rider along the New England Highway when he was struck on foot at a roundabout.
A police officer remains in a serious condition after being hit by a trail bike – on foot – during a pursuit on Wednesday night in the Hunter Valley, north of Sydney (stock image)
The trail bike rider, believed to be aged in his 20s, was arrested and remains under police guard in hospital (stock image)
Daily Mail Australia understands the officer attempted to stop the trail bike rider at the scene, who was allegedly speeding away from police.
The constable was rushed to the nearby John Hunter Hospital by air ambulance, where his condition is said to be serious but stable.
The trail bike rider, believed to be aged in his 20s, was apprehended soon afterwards.
He was also taken to hospital for non-life threatening injuries and remains under police guard.
The Crash Investigation Unit are conducting inquiries into the exact circumstances around the incident.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.