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High-Speed Melbourne Freeway Chase Ends With Arrest After Driver Leaps From Damaged Van

A 15-minute chase spanning the M1 over the West Gate Bridge highlighted how high-speed pursuits imperil city traffic.

The man was arrested by local law enforcement and taken into custody after he jumped out the moving van.
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Overview

  • The pursuit began when a white van collided with multiple cars in the Domain Tunnel and police units gave chase.
  • Helicopter footage captured the heavily damaged van traveling on its rims with sparks flying as it weaved through motorway traffic for about 15 minutes.
  • After exiting at Palmers Road in Point Cook the van clipped street signs on Dunnings Road before the driver leapt from the moving vehicle.
  • A trailing unmarked police car incapacitated the man upon his exit and officers immediately handcuffed and detained him.
  • Paramedics treated the suspect at the scene and Victoria Police have not yet provided an official statement on the operation.