URGENT UPDATE: Two young drivers have had their vehicles impounded following shocking high-speed incidents on the Monash Freeway over the weekend. A 20-year-old woman from Bonnie Brook was caught allegedly driving at a staggering 180 km/h—well above the 100 km/h limit—early on Sunday, October 19, 2023.
Police from the Nunawading Highway Patrol intercepted her Hyundai i30 just before Jacksons Road in Mulgrave around 1:30 AM. The driver reportedly claimed her reckless speed was due to her need to be “somewhere.” Her vehicle has now been impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1,159, and she is expected to face charges for speeding and dangerous driving.
Meanwhile, another alarming incident unfolded involving a 19-year-old man from Berwick, who was detected traveling at 156 km/h on the same freeway early on Saturday, October 18, 2023. Police responded to reports of a Ford Falcon overtaking traffic aggressively at approximately 1:30 AM.
Officers swiftly intercepted the vehicle in Wheelers Hill after it reached dangerous speeds. This young driver, who has held his probationary license for less than a year, faced immediate consequences as his license was suspended on the spot. His car has also been impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1,046.80. He is expected to be charged on summons for multiple driving offenses.
These incidents highlight a growing concern over speeding and reckless driving among young drivers in Victoria. Authorities emphasize the importance of road safety, particularly for those on probationary licenses, and stress that such irresponsible behavior not only endangers the drivers but also puts other road users at risk.
Stay tuned for more updates as authorities continue to investigate these dangerous driving behaviors. This is a developing story, and further charges may be forthcoming as the police review evidence from the incidents.
