Update 1.33pm: Two people have been arrested today after a police pursuit through Mount Barker ended, after a fleeing ute rammed a patrol car.
Just after 2.30am on Thursday, officers were called to a service station on Adelaide Road following reports of intoxicated patrons. When police arrived, they saw a man and a woman standing near a black Holden utility. The pair got into the vehicle and allegedly drove off quickly as police approached.
Patrols activated lights and sirens, but the ute allegedly failed to stop and sped off through Mount Barker. A short time later, the vehicle allegedly reversed at speed into a police car on Flaxley Road, causing significant damage. The officer inside was not injured, but the patrol vehicle had to be towed from the scene.
The ute was later found abandoned at the Mount Barker Showgrounds around 3.30am. Police dog teams searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects.
Police are aware of the identity of driver of the Utility and are making enquiries to locate them. They are continuing to investigate the incident.
As a result of ongoing enquiries, police located the two suspects on Murray Street.
A 39-year-old man from Black Forest was arrested and charged with a series of offences including dangerous driving to cause police pursuit, endanger life, drive at night without effective lights and drive whilst disqualified.
He has since been taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment.
A 49-year-old woman from Glandore was arrested and charged with fail to stop and assist or present to police after an accident, fail to answer questions to identify driver or owner of vehicle and dangerous driving to cause police pursuit.
She has been bailed to appear in the Mount Barker Magistrates Court on the 27th of November.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au.
