A teenaged motorcyclist has been arrested after allegedly clocking speeds of up to 160km/h while evading police on the Mornington Peninsula last week, before posting the vision to social media.
Police were travelling on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at Dromana on Monday 28 January, when they observed a motorcycle with its licence plates concealed, about 1pm.
It will be alleged the motorcycle was ridden only on its rear tyre before accelerating at high speeds.
Police attempted to stop the rider in McCrae a short time later, however, he allegedly rode off at 160km/h, and began weaving through heavy traffic.
It will be further alleged vision of the offending was then uploaded to social media.
Following enquiries, Rosebud Uniform Police executed a search warrant at a home on Duncans Lane, Diggers Rest, about 8am today.
During a search of the property, police seized a motorcycle, GoPro, computer and clothing relevant to the investigation.
A 19-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
He has been charged with ten speed and traffic offences, including reckless conduct endangering life, and fail to stop on police direction.
He was bailed to appear at Dromana Magistrates’ Court on 4 April 2024.
As enquiries continue, anyone with information – including dashcam vision on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at Dromana or Point Nepean Road in McCrae between 12pm and 1.30pm on 28 January – is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Victoria Police News – Monday 5 February 2024
