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Man banned from driving for 36 years allegedly sparks police chase after Sydney crash
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Man banned from driving for 36 years allegedly sparks police chase after Sydney crash

A 52-year-old man, banned from driving for more than 30 years, allegedly led police on a chaotic chase in Sydney that ended at gunpoint.

As others patiently gave way at a Cabramatta roundabout yesterday afternoon, a Porsche was shown on footage T-boning an oncoming Lexus hatchback.

A traffic sign stopped the collision.

A 52-year-old man, banned from driving for more than 30 years, allegedly led police on a chaotic chase in Sydney that ended at gunpoint.
A 52-year-old man, banned from driving for more than 30 years, allegedly led police on a chaotic chase in Sydney that ended at gunpoint. (Nine)

A highway patrol arrived and the driver of the Porsche allegedly fled the scene, leading police into a parking lot, through the rear entrance of a paint shop and out the front door.

He eventually surrendered after the officer approached his position, hiding behind a car with his gun drawn.

Paint shop worker Carmen Tran said it “happened so fast.”

“The police were also right behind him, so I don’t think he could hide,” she said.

Police began the pursuit on Cabramatta Road West after seeing the luxury SUV, a gray Porsche Cayenne, speeding past, reportedly more than 30km/h over the limit.

The Porsche also allegedly drove without registration, without insurance and with the license plates of an Audi Q7.

A 52-year-old man, banned from driving for more than 30 years, allegedly led police on a chaotic chase in Sydney that ended at gunpoint.
A 52-year-old man, banned from driving for more than 30 years, allegedly led police on a chaotic chase in Sydney that ended at gunpoint. (Nine)

Paint shop worker Carmen Tran said it “happened so quickly.”

“The police were also right behind him, so I don’t think he could hide,” she said.

Police initially launched a pursuit on Cabramatta Road West after seeing the luxury SUV, a gray Porsche Cayenne speeding past, reportedly more than 30 kilometers per hour over the limit on Saturday afternoon. noon.

The Porsche would have driven without registration, without insurance and with the license plates of an Audi Q7.

Police say they found the man with the stolen keys to a motorcycle and another car.

After having his license revoked in 2005, he was not supposed to get behind the wheel of a car for another 17 years – disqualified until 2041.

Driving without a license is one of eight charges he currently faces, along with speeding and failing to stop for police.

The 66-year-old driver of the Lexus suffered minor injuries and was taken to Liverpool Hospital.

Tran said what she saw was “traumatic.”

“The lady who was involved in the car accident was also very shaken.”