Police from the Dandenong High-Risk Driving Unit have today arrested a Lynbrook man, laying 69 charges relating to a series of high-risk driving on a motorcycle.
Police will allege a 21-year-old Lynbrook man engaged in 13 separate incidents from May 2021 to February this year in Dandenong South, Port Melbourne, Cranbourne West, Keysborough, Narre Warren, Glen Waverley, Flemington, Springvale, and Officer.
On 18 December, it is alleged the man rode a motorcycle on its rear wheel with a passenger at approximately 100km/h traveling west on the Westgate Freeway.
The man has been charged with multiple counts of reckless conduct endangering serious injury, drive in a dangerous manner, loss of traction and the possession of a drug of dependence.
He has been bailed to appear before the Dandenong Magistrates Court on 10 October 2022.
As part of Operation Achilles, police saturate known hoon hotspots, ensuring they are able to rapidly respond to high risk driving events.
Police will take appropriate action, including making arrests and seize vehicles at the event, however the immediate response is only the beginning of their work to keep dangerous drivers off our roads.
When arrests are not made on the spot, full scale investigations are launched into those involved, including organisers, participants, and spectators.
Police have an array of investigative techniques available that assist in quickly identifying those who have been involved with each high-risk driving event.
Since July last year, Operation Achilles has resulted in more than 240 offenders being charged, over 1,350 charges being laid, and more than 155 vehicles impounded.
To learn more about anti-hoon laws and how Victoria Police work to stop dangerous driving, visit our website – Anti-hoon laws (police.vic.gov.au).
Quotes attributed to Sergeant Paul Holtzinger:
“Motorcycle riders engaging in reckless and dangerous behaviour on our roads give themselves little to no chance of survival in the event of a collision or mistakes at excessive speed.
We are determined to hold offenders to account for their reckless behaviour, reducing the trauma on our roads and protecting innocent and vulnerable road users.
As part of Operation Achilles, crew will continue to target those committing serious offences on our roads, no matter the vehicle.”
Lilly Skacej
Senior Communications Advisor
