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19-Year-Old New Driver Caught Driving 201 km/h on Road 60 and Attempts to Flee

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago

What happened

A 19-year-old new driver from southern Israel was arrested after driving at 201 km/h on Road 60, attempting to flee police by turning off his car lights. He was caught following a police chase near midnight and remains in custody pending further legal proceedings.

  • 01A 19-year-old new driver was caught driving 201 km/h on Road 60, where the limit is 90 km/h.
  • 02He attempted to evade police by turning off his car lights and fleeing after being signaled to stop.
  • 03Police used spike strips to stop the vehicle during a nighttime enforcement operation in the Negev.
  • 04The driver was arrested, questioned in Be'er Sheva, and his detention was extended by court order.
  • 05The incident occurred during a coordinated crackdown on speeding and evasion on Road 60.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew14 minutes ago
19-Year-Old New Driver Caught Driving 201 km/h on Road 60 and Attempts to Flee
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
New Driver Caught Driving 201 km/h on Road 60, Attempts to Flee Police

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