Alleged stolen ute crashed into cop car

The car was observed driving north along the Northern Hwy near Rochester about 6.45am on Friday, he said.

It was followed by police to Echuca, and was intercepted after a small collision on Bowen St a short time later.

A 26-year-old Nanneella man and an Echuca woman, aged 25, were arrested at the scene.

Det Sgt Grelis said the man and the woman were expected to be charged with theft of a motor vehicle.

They appeared at Bendigo Magistrates’ Court on Friday afternoon.