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An alleged offender whose dangerous driving put members of the public at risk has been arrested in Bombay.
At approximately 2.15am this morning (September 2), police were notified of a stolen vehicle traveling in the Takanini area, acting Inspector Dave Readings explains.
“Units spotted the vehicle as it was heading north on Great South Road and signalled for the driver to stop. The vehicle failed to do so and accelerated away. The driver was allegedly acting erratically and reaching speeds of up to 120kmph in residential areas,” he says.
“Units elected not to pursue and the vehicle entered the Southern Motorway, where police lost sight.”
Around 10.53am, the vehicle was spotted in Papakura. The driver saw police in the area and sped off onto the Southern Motorway, Readings says.
“The vehicle has exhibited dangerous behaviours, [such as] overtaking others and reaching speeds of around 190kmph. At several points the vehicle has exited the motorway and performed u-turns to avoid road spikes set up ahead.
“Eagle monitored the vehicle as it exited at Ridge Road, Bombay, where it appeared to take a wrong turn before coming to a stop. Police arrived and successfully blocked the vehicle from leaving. The two occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody without issue,” Readings adds.
“This person had no regard for other road users and has created significant risk with their manner of driving. It is a miracle no one was hurt or injured.”
Two men, aged 33 and 19 are in custody with charges pending.
