A young woman working as a traffic controller was hit by an allegedly stolen vehicle being pursued by a NSW police car.
The 21-year-old was working on Newcastle Rd at Jesmond in Newcastle when the allegedly stolen Mercedes-Benz SUV struck her about 2am on Wednesday.
“Police had initiated the pursuit only moments earlier when the SUV — which had been reported stolen from Salt Ash — was seen allegedly travelling above the speed limit,” NSW Police said.
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The woman was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition with pelvic injuries.
Officers chased down the alleged driver of the stolen vehicle on foot and arrested him.
The 30-year-old man was taken to Waratah Police Station.
Investigations into the crash are ongoing and anyone with relevant information is urged to come forward.
“Motorists are advised traffic in the area has been significantly impacted by this incident; they are recommended to avoid the area and monitor LiveTraffic for updates,” NSW Police said.