Street Racer Nabbed: Motorcyclist Clocked at 90 MPH in Ventura Police Chase

A young guy on a motorcycle is facing trouble after a dangerous, high-speed chase through Ventura's east side. A 21-year-old Ventura motorcyclist was arrested on December 14 after police say he tried to run from them at speeds that reached a shocking 90 miles per hour in the city.

🛑 Why the Police Started Chasing

The whole thing kicked off when an officer from the Ventura Police Department spotted the motorcycle. The bike immediately stood out because it didn't have a license plate. That is already a red flag for police. But it got worse. The police also said the driver was riding recklessly. To make things even more unsafe, he had a female passenger riding on the back of the bike while doing all this crazy driving.

When the officer signaled for him to pull over, the driver allegedly decided to take off instead. This instantly turned a simple traffic stop into a full-blown pursuit.

💨 A Dangerous Dash Through Town

The police report says the chase quickly turned into a major danger for everyone on the road. Going 90 mph inside the city limits is extremely fast and totally reckless. That kind of speed makes it nearly impossible to stop quickly and puts everyone's life at risk, including the driver, his passenger, the police officer, and any regular citizens nearby.

The fact that he had a passenger on the back, especially with his reckless driving, just highlights how little the driver cared about safety. He was caught and arrested, ending the dangerous ride. The police have now filed charges related to evading police officers and whatever led to the initial stop, like driving without a license plate and driving recklessly. This incident is a sharp reminder that police will not tolerate high-speed stunts that put the community in danger.