POLICE have arrested a New South Wales man for questioning following an extensive man hunt in Myrtleford on Friday.

A Victoria Police spokesperson said it was alleged a car crashed into a tree on Prince Street, near Maple Court, around 11:40am.

“The male driver allegedly fled the scene on foot before there was an extended foot chase and extensive search for the man,” they said.

A police air wing was deployed to assist in locating the 33-year-old.

Following a search of nearly three hours, police found the man in Chambers Street around 2:30pm, some 500 to 750 metres from the crash site.

The spokesperson said no one was injured during the incident and the 33-year-old was expected to be interviewed by police on Friday afternoon.