Search under way for female passenger involved in 20km car chase that lead Hong Kong police officer to draw gun
- Police order driver to stop after car crosses double white lines in Ngau Chi Wan, but he instead races off towards Sai Kung with officers in pursuit
- Following string of crashes, pair inside flee on foot, but driver is caught while passenger gets away
A search is under way for a female passenger involved in a 20km car chase with Hong Kong police, during which an officer was forced to draw his gun to stop the vehicle from speeding past him.
The 29-year old male driver tested positive for methamphetamine, commonly known as Ice, in a drug test. He was arrested over at least five offences, including drug-impaired driving and furious driving, after the chase ended when he crashed his car in Sai Kung on Friday night.
Officers are looking into the identity of the female passenger and her whereabouts.
Traffic police had earlier ordered the suspect to stop the white seven-seater Toyota he was driving after it crossed double white lines while travelling along Lung Cheung Road in Ngau Chi Wan.
But he accelerated instead and headed towards Sai Kung. A police vehicle lost control during the pursuit and collided with a taxi at the juncture of Clear Water Bay Road and Silver Cap Road.
The suspects continued to drive along Po Toi O Chuen Rd in Sai Kung but then hit a private car.
A police sergeant attempted to stop the fleeing vehicle by smashing its window with a baton, but the driver backed the car into the officer, injuring the latter’s arm.