Ucolta, South Australia: Driver arrested in dramatic helicopter pursuit after hitting a police officer on a rural highway
An officer was hit by a car that police were trying to stop on a rural highway. The driver was arrested and is expected to face serious charges.
The incident took place on the Barrier Highway near Ucolta in South Australia when police attempted to stop the vehicle at 3pm on Friday.
The officer was taken to Peterborough Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident happened on the Barrier Highway near Ucolta in South Australia at 3pm on Friday when police attempted to stop the vehicle.
A police helicopter followed the car for 45 minutes until it could be pulled over, with the driver arrested near the highway about 1 mile north of Hallett.
SA Police say the 43-year-old Victorian man is expected to face serious charges at the Port Pirie Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
His vehicle has been seized for forensic examination and crash investigators have examined the scene of the incident and will assist detectives in their investigation.