January 31st, 2023Motorcyclist on expired learners permit arrested after attempting to evade police at more than 200km/h
A man was arrested earlier this month after an extensive Air Wing follow throughout Melbourne’s northern suburbs after police observed a motorcycle travelling in excess of 200km/h on the Melton Highway.
The Air Wing had observed the motorbike travelling in excess of 200km/h on the Melton Highway at Melton about 3.30pm on Thursday, 19 January.
The motorcycle was followed as it sped dangerously through suburbs including Truganina, Hoppers Crossing and Werribee.
It was seen to travel on the wrong side of the road as it consistently overtook vehicles at excessive speed, police reported.
The rider then took the motorcycle off road in an effort to evade police before he was ultimately arrested in Presidents Park at Wyndham Vale about 4.20pm.
A 21-year-old Melton man, currently on an expired Learner’s permit, has since been charged with reckless conduct endanger serious Injury, dangerous driving whilst being pursued, speed dangerous, manner dangerous, fail to stop on police direction, three counts of exceed speed limit, overtake when unsafe and unlicensed driving.
He had been remanded overnight to appear at Sunshine Magistrates Court on Friday, January 20
Anyone who witnessed the motorcycle speeding or has information that could assist police with their enquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via Crimes Stoppers online.
