GINGIN Police have charged a man after he was caught speeding on Brand Highway near Muchea.
About 5.30pm on Thursday, September police said they detected a Toyota Prado heading south on the highway travelling at 155km/h.
Police allege the speeding vehicle was driven into a bush reserve in an attempt to avoid being stopped by officers.
But the vehicle was damaged after being driven off-road and the 22-year-old man was located nearby.
“The driver was subsequently breath tested with the result of 0.144,’’ police said.
Gingin Police said he was charged with serious driving offences, his vehicle was impounded for 28 days and his driver’s licence was instantly disqualified.
