Driver Clocked At 200km/h In Melbourne's West

Brimbank Highway Patrol officers removed another speeding driver off the roads last night.

Officers observed the BMW allegedly travelling at around 165km/h on the Calder Freeway in Keilor about 10.25pm.

Checks were conducted on the vehicle which allegedly revealed it was displaying cloned plates.

A broadcast was made for Air Wing to assist, and they continued to track the vehicle to the Melton Highway.

The BMW allegedly continued to drive at speeds of around 200km/h.

Police attempted to intercept the vehicle however it allegedly failed to stop and began driving on the wrong side of the road.

The BMW drove to a property on Apollo Road in Taylors Lakes where it parked in the driveway of a property.

Officers moved in and arrested the alleged driver, and he was taken into custody to be interviewed.

The BMW was impounded at a cost of $999.52.

The 21-year-old Taylors Lakes man was charged with dangerous driving whilst pursued by police, drive at a speed dangerous, fail to stop on police direction and drug driving.

He was bailed to appear at Sunshine Magistrates Court on 31 March 2026.

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