Mansfield Highway Patrol officers are appealing for witnesses following a speeding incident in Merrijig this morning.
A grey Audi station wagon was observed allegedly overtaking a red dual cab ute about 9am.
The Audi was clocked at 196km/h and pulled over a short time later.
The driver, a 21-year-old Vermont South man, has been charged with reckless conduct endangering life and other traffic matters.
Police would like to speak to the driver of the red ute and the driver of a silver vehicle that was on the Mount Buller Road between the Merrijig Motor Inn and Howqua Track.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Mansfield Highway Patrol on 5775 2555.
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