Learner driver charged after multiple dangerous driving incidents in Bendigo

A learner driver has been charged with numerous driving offences as police continue to crack down on high risk driving across the Bendigo area.

The 31-year-old Long Gully man is accused of evading police multiple times over the past week, including several petrol drive-offs.

He was allegedly involved in three evade incidents in the space of 15 minutes on Sunday 29 May.

During one incident, he allegedly drove against traffic along McCrae Street, Bendigo almost colliding with oncoming vehicles.

It is then alleged he sped through a red light at the intersection of McIvor Road and Kennedy Street before continuing along McIvor Street at a speed of 100km/h in a 70km/h zone.

Police executed a search warrant at a property in Long Gully on Wednesday 1 June, arresting the man and seizing an allegedly stolen white Mazda sedan.

The man was later charged with numerous serious driving offences including dangerous driving whilst pursued by police, and reckless conduct endanger life.

He has been remanded to face Bendigo Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 7 June 2022.

Quotes attributed to S/Sgt Ian Brooks Bendigo Highway Patrol

“These are serious and concerning offences, and this arrest shows that police will stop at nothing to hunt down dangerous drivers and put them before a court.

“We have absolutely zero tolerance for drivers who deliberately threaten the safety of road users in our community.

“The community can rest assured – we will continue to zero in on those who think they can drive like maniacs on our roads.”

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