Jayden Day accused of hitting speeds of up to 100km/h to evade police on busy Mildura street

A Mildura man allegedly sped 100km/h into oncoming traffic to evade police, forcing drivers to take evasive action and police to call off the chase, a court has heard.

Jayden Day is accused of driving at speeds of up to 100km/h down the wrong side of the road on a busy Mildura street Picture: Generic, file.

A wanted Mildura man allegedly sped off at 100km/h on the wrong side of the street in an attempt to avoid the cops.

Jayden Day, 26, was identified by police informant Senior Constable Georgia Tink in the Mildura Magistrates’ Court on Monday, who said she was familiar with him and recognised his build and his “very distinct moustache and mullet”.

Mr Day appeared from remand and sat with his arms crossed, staring straight at the bar table during his bail application.

The court heard Mr Day had allegedly been spotted driving a maroon 2009 Ford Falcon, by an off duty cop who knew he didn’t have a valid Victorian driver’s licence late Sunday afternoon.

Mr Day appeared at Mildura Magistrates’ Court to apply for bail on Monday.

Police attempted to intercept the vehicle using lights and sirens at the intersection of Ontario Ave and Jubilee Dr, but Mr Day allegedly drove into oncoming traffic at speeds up to 100km/h in a 60km/h zone, forcing other road users to take evasive action to avoid a collision.

The pursuit was called off due to the risk to public safety.

Less than half an hour later, investigators arrested Mr Day at his home but the court was told they had been unable to find the car involved in the alleged chase.

Police strongly opposed Mr Day getting bail saying he was too big of a risk to the public.

“I still have some concerns [should Mr Day get bail] that he will continue to drive and cause a risk to the public,” Sen Constable Tink said.

The court heard Mr Day, an unemployed former baker, had a severe meth addiction and had completed just one hour of 150 hours of community service ordered after a previous conviction.

Mr Day was arrested shortly after allegedly speeding away from police, at his home. The vehicle he was accused of driving is yet to be recovered by police. Picture: Generic

Magistrate Megan Aumair took a dim view of Mr Day’s alleged lack of engagement with his community corrections order and denied bail.

“You have a very relevant history and it concerns me greatly that in the afternoon you were driving in a manner that could be considered dangerous,” Ms Aumair said.

“Corrections have reported your compliance as being poor and that is to say the least … and I am deeply concerned that the vehicle has not yet been recovered by police.”

Mr Day spoke from the dock to say he had not received contact from corrections despite reaching out to them several times.

Mr Day is next slated to appear in court on January 9.