A local Gore man has been arrested and charged after a driving incident that saw him allegedly reaching dangerous excessive speeds more than one and a half times the posted speed limit.
About 3.30pm yesterday afternoon, an officer in Edendale observed a vehicle travelling at excess speed in a 100km/h zone. He tried to stop the vehicle however it fled, and due to the dangerous manner of driving, it wasn¡¯t pursued.
A number of Police staff searched the area for the vehicle, and it was located on Main Street, Gore, a short time later. The driver stopped and was arrested.
Staff also searched the vehicle and located a number of illicit items, including methamphetamine, cannabis and drug utensils.
Sergeant Gary Iddenten of Gore Police says this kind of reckless behaviour on the roads won¡¯t be tolerated.
¡°Travelling at this kind of speed can have catastrophic consequences in a crash.
¡°Unfortunately, this is not this individual¡¯s first offence, and he has other matters still before the courts. We¡¯re extremely disappointed that the message hasn¡¯t gotten through.
¡°We won¡¯t hesitate to hold people to account for reckless driving that puts other members of our community at risk.¡±
Police urge anyone who sees dangerous driving to call 111 as soon as possible.
The 21-year-old man is due to appear in Gore District Court on 14 August on a range of charges including failing to stop, dangerous driving, and drugs charges.
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