GREATER GEELONG: Boy charged
Police have charged a boy after he allegedly evaded police while driving a car in Corio.
State Highway Patrol West officers were conducting a roadside breath test site on Cox Rd about 5.30pm when the boy allegedly drove a Toyota van into the testing site line.
A senior police officer told the boy to park on the side of the road before he allegedly accelerated through the site, narrowly missing police officers who were conducting preliminary breath tests.
It is alleged he drove the vehicle more than 90-kmh in a 60-kmh zone, weaving between traffic on his way home.
Police were waiting at the boy’s home when he arrived, and the 17-year-old was arrested.
He has been charged with conduct endangering life, conduct endangering persons, drive in a manner dangerous, unlicensed driving and exceeding the speed limit.
He was bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
Operation Compass will continue until 11.59pm on Sunday (Apr. 27) with police to remain highly visible and enforcing across the state’s roads in an effort to reduce road trauma.