Police search for hit and run suspect following pursuit in Gungahlin

ACT Policing is calling for witnesses or information regarding a police pursuit in Ngunnawal last night.

At approximately 10:15pm Police attempted to stop a white Toyota Seca sedan on Amagula Avenue, the driver failed to stop for police and continued along Wanganeen Avenue.

An ACT Policing spokesperson said The vehicle was later observed travelling north on Gundaroo Drive before running a red light at the intersection of Gundaroo Drive and Mirrabei Drive where it collided with a white Kia Rio hatchback.

The offender failed to stop at the scene of the collision and drove off along Gunadroo Drive towards Horse Park Drive.  The driver of the Kia suffered minor injuries and was assessed by paramedics at the scene.

The vehicle was located by police on Horse Park Drive in Taylor and officers initiated a pursuit at low speed due to the vehicle having lost a wheel in the collision.

Police followed the vehicle for four minutes through Ngunnawal and Gungahlin before the driver exited the car on a median strip on Gungahlin Drive in Palmerston and fled the scene on foot.

Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the collision or subsequent pursuit or have CCTV and dash-cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

Please quote reference 6684060. Information can be provided anonymously.