A man has been rushed to hospital after eating a "large quantity" of drugs while fleeing officers north of Brisbane, police say.
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Police said officers tried to stop a silver hatchback on Old Gympie Road, Burpengary, about 10.50pm on Saturday but the vehicle sped away.
A short time later, the hatchback allegedly sped through a red light and crashed into another vehicle on Deception Bay Road before the driver fled the scene.
A dog squad officer began a search of the area and a 22-year-old man was found and taken into custody.
Almost $11,000 in cash was found nearby.
"The man then began to show signs of illness after having allegedly eaten a large quantity of methyl amphetamine while he ran from police," a Queensland Police Service spokeswoman said.
"He was immediately transported to Caboolture Hospital for further treatment."
Police also searched the vehicle and seized items for examination, including a number of number plates.
The man was released from hospital and taken to the Caboolture Watchhouse on Sunday but was yet to be charged on Sunday afternoon.
Investigations are continuing.
