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Rider Accused of Hitting 300 km/h in Geelong Police Chase Is Charged

The case has intensified a fight in Victoria over tougher penalties for police pursuits.

Overview

  • Police say they detected a speeding motorcycle on the Princes Freeway near Lara and tracked it by helicopter through North Geelong, Corio and Ocean Grove.
  • The motorcycle stopped outside a home in Leopold, where officers arrested a 27-year-old man.
  • He faces charges including dangerous conduct endangering life and was bailed to appear at Geelong Magistrates' Court on May 8.
  • Police reported a top speed of up to 300 km/h, with audio and brief home CCTV capturing the motorcycle on a local road.
  • The Liberal Party proposed a new pursuit offence to make jail more likely, the police union voiced support, and Minister Gabrielle Williams said the plan repeats laws already in place.