Learner driver refused bail after police pursuit and crash closes Hume Highway near Holbrook

Just before 6pm on Sunday, highway patrol officers were travelling north along the highway when they detected a black Holden Calais being driven at speed.

Police said a pursuit began after officers directed the 18-year-old learner driver to stop, but he allegedly failed to do so.

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However, the chase ended a short time later when the driver lost control near Holbrook and rolled the vehicle several times, before it hit a median strip and came to rest on its roof.

NSW Ambulance and NSW RFS crews also responded, with northbound lanes closed for around eight hours.

The driver was arrested and he and his 26-year-old female passenger were taken to Albury Hospital as a precaution.

He was later charged with exceed speed 45 km/h - estimated, police pursuit - not stop - drive at speed, learner not accompanied by driver/police officer/tester, and driver or rider state false name or home address.

He appeared at Albury Local Court on Monday, where he was formally refused bail to return to the same court on November 23.

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