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Motorcyclist Arrested After Colorado Patrol Plane Clocks 142 mph on I-25

A patrol aircraft using VASCAR recorded the speed, underscoring CSP’s focus on curbing high‑risk motorcycle riding.

A Colorado State Patrol aircraft saw Matthew Galek riding his motorcycle over 100 mph and weaving between cars, according to a news release from the agency." (Video still via Colorado State Patrol)
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Overview

  • CSP identified the rider as 27-year-old Matthew Galek, spotted northbound between Larkspur and Castle Rock and weaving across double solid lines to pass vehicles.
  • The aircraft’s VASCAR system registered 142 mph in a 75 mph stretch just before a 65 mph construction zone, according to the agency.
  • Ground troopers stopped the motorcycle at mile marker 185, with dash and body camera footage showing Galek pulling over without incident.
  • On body camera, Galek said he had just bought the bike and “got a little excited” when asked why he was speeding.
  • Galek was booked into the Douglas County Jail on counts of speeding 142 mph in a 65 mph zone, reckless driving, and failure to present insurance, with the case pending further proceedings.