An alleged hoon driver has been charged with a string of offences, including making a false report to police after reporting his registration plates as stolen to avoid detection.
It’s alleged that Fawkner Highway Patrol observed a white Holden utility and a blue Holden sedan racing each other along Pascoe Vale Road in Meadow Heights at just before 1am on Sunday 23 July.
It’s alleged the vehicles were travelling at speeds of up to 180km p/h.
Police attempted to intercept the white utility, before it allegedly sped off and performed a U-turn against a red traffic arrow, travelling at high speeds in the opposite direction on Pascoe Vale Road.
Police obtained the registration plates and immediately commenced an investigation to identify and apprehend those involved.
It’s alleged that shortly after this incident, on Sunday 23 July at approximately 10.30am, the registration plates of the white utility were reported to the Police Assistance Line as stolen.
Officers from the North West Metro Region Achilles Taskforce executed a search warrant at an address in Dallas in early August, seizing a white Holden utility and a samurai sword.
No arrests were made on the day, however last week a 22-year-old Dallas man attended Broadmeadows Police Station to be interviewed.
The 22-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving, reckless conduct endangering life and serious injury and make false report to police.
He was bailed to appear at the Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on 26 February.
The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
