Dramatic moment learner driver, 17, accused of stealing a ute with a trailer while drunk is arrested after terrifying high-speed chase on a busy highway
- Learner driver charged with string of offences after a high speed police chase
- It’s alleged the teen stole a ute from shopping centre on the Sunshine Coast
- Police pursued the teen along busy roads packed with other motorists
- They were eventually able to bring the ute to stop and arrest the teen
A 17-year-old learner driver has been charged after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car while drunk.
At about 7pm on Saturday night police received reports that a ute with a trolley trailer attached was stolen from a shopping centre on the Sunshine Coast, north of Brisbane.
Witnesses saw the vehicle leave north along Nicklin Way with the trailer ramps down, dragging along the road and showering other motorists with sparks.
A 17-year-old learner driver has been charged with a string of offences including drink driving after leading police on a high-speed chase along a busy highway
A short time later officers from Kawana Waters Station spotted the stolen vehicle and trailer near the Bruce Highway interchange and attempted to intercept.
Police were joined by another squad car and motorbike and continued the pursuit.
The driver then did an alleged U-turn while travelling south on the Bruce Highway before police were able to get ahead of him and place spikes along the road.
After successfully deflating the two front wheels of the ute, the car eventually came to a stop on a busy road as police closed in on him.
‘I’m done, i’m done, I’m done,’ the teenager could be heard saying as police pulled him from the car.
At about 7pm on Saturday night police received calls of that a ute with a shopping trolley trailer attached was allegedly stolen from a shopping centre on the Sunshine Coast, north of Brisbane
‘The ute came to a stop a short distance away and the alleged driver, a 17-year-old Gympie boy, was taken into custody at the scene,’ a police statement read.
‘The boy allegedly returned a positive roadside breath analysis and was transported to Maroochydore Watchhouse where he produced a BAC of 0.092%.’
He was charged with four counts of wilful damage, two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
He was also charged with drink driving, evasion, public nuisance, and failing to comply with learner licence provisions.
The boy will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
The teen was eventually brought to a stop and arrested by police before being charged with a string of offences including drink driving