General News
28 February, 2026
Dangerous, speeding driver charged
Horsham Highway Patrol officers have charged a man with several traffic offences after he allegedly evaded police last week.
A Victoria Police spokesperson alleged officers saw a grey BMW sedan travelling at 80km/h in a 40km/h speed zone on Stawell Road just before 6.30pm on Saturday, February 21.
“Officers intercepted the vehicle on McPherson Street and spoke with the driver, who allegedly refused to undertake a breath test before speeding off from officers,” they said.
“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.”
The pursuit ended a short time later.
It is understood South Australia police 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,” the spokesperson said.
On February 27, a 29-year-old Werribee man presented to a police station where he was interviewed by investigators.
He was charged with a dozen offences including reckless conduct endangering serious injury, drive manner dangerous whilst pursued by police, refusing a preliminary breath test and excessive speed.
The man was bailed to appear before Horsham Magistrates’ Court on April 13.
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