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The exact reason why the police decided to stop the individual remains unclear.
A 39-year-old man was reportedly attempting to evade the police when he collided with a pole near Bungulla Street.
“We are uncertain if the officers recognized the individual or if they were responding to a specific call or intelligence,” a spokesperson commented.
“The officers possess crucial information that could significantly aid the ongoing investigation,” they added.
McFadden mentioned he was uncertain about the specific type of e-bike involved in the incident but confirmed it was engine-powered and lacked pedals.
McFadden said he was unsure of what exact e-bike was involved in the collision, but told media it did not have pedals and was only powered by an engine.
“I can’t give you an indication of what speed, but we do know the impact with the pole was significant,” he said.
A crime scene has been established and a critical incident team from an independent police force will investigate the incident.
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