Police have charged two people after an alleged road rage ramming and subsequent dangerous driving in Melbourne’s northwest overnight.
Investigators have been told the occupants of a white Ford Falcon were involved in a road rage incident with another vehicle at a fast-food store on Mount Derrimut Road, Derrimut, about 2.30am on Saturday, 24 February.
The second vehicle left the scene following the initial dispute and was allegedly followed by the Ford north along Station Road.
Police have been told an occupant then waved a large axe out the window of the Ford and swung it towards the other car.
The driver of the Ford then allegedly intentionally rammed the other car before driving away from the scene.
Police then located the Ford travelling north on Vista Boulevard, Fraser Rise, about 4.20am.
The Air Wing was called in and followed the Ford as it drove dangerously through traffic at speeds allegedly up to 180km/h.
Police successfully deployed stop sticks on the Western Freeway near Ferris Road.
Despite this the vehicle continued to drive at high-speed until the front left tyre came off the car.
The vehicle continued on three tyres for approximately 7km before finally coming to a stop in Bacchus Marsh where the two occupants were swifty arrested.
A search identified a stolen number plate fixed to the front of the Ford and a large wooden-handled axe was seized from inside the vehicle.
A 16-year-old Wyndham Vale boy was charged with dangerous driving whilst pursued by police, drive in manner dangerous, drive at speed dangerous, affray, handle stolen goods, assault with weapon, criminal damage reckless conduct endanger serious injury and further driving offences.
He will face a childrens court at a later date.
A 19-year-old Navigators man was charged with reckless conduct endangering serious injury, criminal damage, assault with weapon, affray and handle stolen goods.
He was bailed to face Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on 21 June.
