A man has been arrested and charged following a two-car collision and attempted car theft in the Hunter region.
About 7.30am yesterday (Monday 27 May 2019), a Suzuki Swift and a Toyota Yaris were travelling in opposite directions on Nelson Bay Road, Salt Ash, when the vehicles collided.
A member of the public stopped to assist the occupants of the Suzuki Swift, a male driver and two female passengers.
It is alleged the driver of the Swift approached the car belonging to the man assisting, and attempted to leave in it.
The man was able to retrieve his keys, before the other man fled the scene into nearby bushland on foot.
Police attended and searched for the man, however, he was unable to be located.
About 8.10am today (Tuesday 28 May 2019), officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District stopped a taxi travelling on Richardson Road, Raymond Terrace and spoke with a 27-year-old man.
He was arrested and taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station.
The 27-year-old Windale man was charged with nine offences, including negligent driving, two counts of drive whilst disqualified and take and drive conveyance without consent of owner.
He was refused bail in Raymond Terrace Local Court today (Tuesday 28 May 2019) to reappear at the same court on Tuesday 11 June 2019.
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