Police were led on a chase after spotting a blue Toyota Corolla driving erratically on Wood St in Preston about 4.15am on Sunday morning.

The driver fled to Broadmeadows with officers in tow, when it collided with an unmarked police car near Widford St.

The vehicle took off again, but came to a dramatic halt a short time later at the intersection of Widford St and Camp Rd, where it was involved in a larger crash with a civilian vehicle.

The Corolla flipped and landed on its side, injuring the driver who was arrested and is now under police guard in hospital.

No charges have been laid.

No one in the other vehicle was injured.

Emergency services could be seen at the dramatic scene on Sunday morning, where glass from the car’s smashed windows was scattered across the intersection.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with further information or footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.