LONG COUNTY, Ga. — A motorcyclist is facing charges after authorities say he reached speeds of over 100 miles per hour during a chase in south Georgia.
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The chase began just before 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 3, when Long County Sheriff’s Office deputies were patrolling Georgia Highway 196 near Joe Kennedy Road.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies spotted a black Yamaha MT-07 traveling west on Highway 196 at a high rate of speed but were unable to catch up.
Deputies later saw the motorcycle pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone. The motorcycle was clocked at 90 mph in a posted 55-mph zone, according to authorities.
A deputy tried to stop the motorcycle near Hay Field Road, but authorities say the driver sped away.
According to the sheriff’s office, the driver, identified as Victor Tavarez of Fort Stewart, reached speeds of 130 mph during the chase.
The chase continued into Tattnall County before turning onto U.S. Highway 301.
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Deputies said the chase continued back into Long County before Tavarez stopped the motorcycle on Key Howard Road.
But authorities say Tavarez tried to speed away as deputies moved in to arrest him.
The LCSO said Tavarez hit a deputy and his patrol vehicle with the motorcycle. Tavarez then lost control of the motorcycle and was arrested.
Moody received medical attention for minor injuries, according to deputies.
Tavarez was charged with:
- Wrong class of driver’s license
- Improper passing on the left
- Reckless driving
- Speeding (two counts)
- Felony fleeing or attempting to elude
- Felony obstruction of a law enforcement officer
- Aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer
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