Arabic version: مراهقان يمثلان أمام المحكمة على خلفية مطاردة على طريق كالدر السريع

According to ABC News, an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old have faced court following an alleged high-speed police pursuit in a stolen vehicle on Victoria’s Calder Highway.

Police alleged the pursuit began after roadside officers saw the vehicle travelling at 146km/h at Culgoa, about 320 kilometres from Melbourne. A video allegedly showed the 17-year-old driver, who has been charged with dangerous driving while pursued by police, travelling at speeds of 175km/h.

Prosecutors said the driver allegedly overtook trucks and drove on the wrong side of the road during attempts to intercept the car, leading to several near misses with oncoming vehicles. Police used stop sticks outside Ouyen, after which the teenagers allegedly ran into nearby paddocks before being arrested with assistance from the police air wing.

Lucky Tambo, 18, of Manor Lakes, has been charged with speeding in a dangerous manner, multiple vehicle thefts and burglary. Police also alleged he was involved in the theft of a 2021 MG HS wagon from Belmont near Geelong on November 5. His bail application was adjourned part-heard while a youth justice assessment considers the possibility of supported bail.

A magistrate described the allegations as very serious. Tambo was remanded in custody and will return to court on November 20. The 17-year-old was granted bail under strict conditions and is due to face court on December 6.