A teenager has been charged and another remains in hospital following an alleged pursuit in the state's north yesterday.
Between 1am and 3.30am (Saturday 25 January 2025) a unit on Barker Street, Casino, was allegedly broken into and a Honda hatchback was taken from the home.
About 4.10am (Saturday 25 January 2025), police attempted to stop the hatchback in Casino.
When it failed to stop a pursuit was initiated and continued to West Street where the hatchback crashed into a motorhome.
The driver – a 16-year-old boy was taken to Lismore Base Hospital and the passenger – a 13-year-old boy – was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the incident commenced.
The older boy was charged with police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously, dangerous driving occasioning GBH- drive manner dangerous, negligent driving (occasioning grievous bodily harm), never licensed person drive vehicle on road - first offence, and drive conveyance taken w/o consent of owner.
He was refused bail and appeared at a children's court via AVL today (Sunday 26 January 2025).
