Stolen car flips during Melbourne police chase

A stolen car flipped onto its roof in Preston, Melbourne, after the driver attempted to evade police at high speeds. The dramatic incident occurred late Thursday night after officers responded to reports of suspicious loitering in Heidelberg Heights.

Police initiated a pursuit of a stolen Kia Rio, which reached speeds of up to 120 km/h. The chase wound through several suburbs, including Heidelberg West, Preston, Thornbury, and Kingsbury. During the pursuit, a 30-year-old female passenger was arrested after exiting the vehicle in Preston.

The driver, a 46-year-old man, lost control of the car on Gilbert Road, colliding with a tree and causing the vehicle to overturn. He was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while under police guard. The vehicle is believed to have been stolen from Thomastown. Both the man and woman are expected to be interviewed by police regarding the incident.