Northern Territory Police have arrested 2 people in relation to a motor vehicle pursuit in Katherine this morning.
Just after 10:30pm, police identified a Mitsubishi Triton traveling at high speed southbound on Katherine Terrace.
Katherine general duties attempted a traffic apprehension on the vehicle and a pursuit was initiated when the vehicle failed to stop.
The vehicle continued to travel at high speeds, veering into bushland on the Stuart Highway, where it subsequently collided with a termite mound.
Two adult males fled on foot and police engaged in a short foot chase before arresting the offenders.
Investigations continue into the incident and the involvement of at 18-year-old male passenger.
The 22-year-old male driver has been charged with:
- Drive high range blood alcohol content
- Drive vehicle dangerous manner pursuit
- Not stop after crash
- Exceed speed limit over 45km/h
- Drive unregister motor vehicle
- Drive uninsured motor vehicle
He remains in custody.
Northern Territory Police continue to urge members of the public to report crime of anti-social behaviour to 131 444 or 000 in an emergency.
