Sunshine man charged over alleged high-speed chase
A Sunshine man has been charged after he allegedly took police on a high-speed chase before he was found in Lang Lang.
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An alleged reckless hoon has been charged after he allegedly drove at speeds of 170km/h during a midnight pursuit.
Police allege they saw a black Hyundai Excell with stolen plates on Soldiers Rd in Beaconsfield about 2am on Thursday.
When police tried to stop the car, it allegedly sped off, so the Air Wing were called.
Police tracked the driver as he allegedly sped along the South Gippsland Highway, reaching speeds of up to 170km/h.
Stop sticks were used at Rupert Rd in Lang Lang and the driver allegedly fled on foot but was found a short time later.
The 26-year-old Sunshine man was arrested and charged with 13 offences including reckless conduct endangering life, speeding, careless driving, possessing cannabis and handling stolen goods.
The man will front Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
Anyone who witnessed the vehicle or has information that could help police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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