Man charged following pursuit in Horsham

Horsham Highway Patrol officers have charged a man with several traffic offences after he allegedly evaded police in Horsham last week.

It is alleged officers observed a grey BMW sedan travelling at 80km/h in a 40km/h speed zone on Stawell Road just before 6.30pm on Saturday 21 February.

Police intercepted the vehicle on McPherson Street and spoke with the driver, who allegedly refused to undertake a breath test before speeding off from officers.

The vehicle was followed through several streets, allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road and reaching speeds of up to 170km/h on the Western Highway before the pursuit was terminated.

Police shared intelligence with their interstate counterparts in South Australia who later intercepted the vehicle about 7.30pm.

The driver returned a positive preliminary breath test before being subjected to an evidentiary breath test, where he returned an alleged reading of 0.056.

Today the alleged driver, a 29-year-old Werribee man, presented to a police station where he was interviewed by investigators.

He has been charged with a dozen offences including reckless conduct endangering serious injury, drive manner dangerous whilst pursued by police, refusing a preliminary breath test, excessive speed (x2) and other traffic offences.

The man was bailed to appear before Horsham Magistrates’ Court on 13 April.

John McLaughlan

Media Unit

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