POLICE have laid charges after a pursuit that began near Liddell power station this week and ended with a truck crash.
Police responded to reports of a white Holden Commodore heading north on the New England Highway in a dangerous manner about 7am on Thursday.
After Newcastle-Hunter Traffic & Highway Patrol started a pursuit about five kilometres north of the power station, it is alleged the Commodore's driver lost control.
The vehicle collided with a southbound B-double truck.
Paramedics treated the 28-year-old truck driver at the scene for minor injuries, while a 30-year-old man who was driving the Commodore suffered minor injuries.
He was taken to Muswellbrook Hospital for compulsory testing.
Police on Friday confirmed they had charged the 30-year-old with nine offences. They include drive while licence suspended, drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous, police pursuit - not stop - drive recklessly, goods in personal custody suspected being stolen (not motor vehicle) and possess prohibited drug.
The 30-year-old was formally refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court.
Police said inquiries are ongoing.
