Man struck by car after police chase

A man from Umina Beach was struck by a car on October 15 following a police chase.

Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended a residence on Sydney Ave, Umina Beach, about 11.45pm following reports of a domestic dispute.

While conducting inquiries at the scene, police observed a man drive a white Nissan Skyline along Sydney Ave in an aggressive manner.

The officers got into their patrol vehicle and found the Nissan stopped beside the road a short distance away.

The driver exited the vehicle and began running into Hobart Ave.

Police commenced a foot pursuit and a short time later, at the intersection of Hobart Ave and Ocean Beach Rd, the 22-year-old man was struck by a northbound Holden Astra.

The man sustained serious head and chest injuries in the incident and was taken by NSW Ambulance Paramedics to Gosford Hospital before being airlifted to Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital.

A Critical Incident Investigation Team, comprising officers from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command, has been formed to examine the circumstances leading up to the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that might assist the investigation is urged to contact Lake Macquarie Detectives via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Website, 15 Oct 2010 NSW Police