Motorcyclist Leads Police on High-Speed Chase in Westhoughton
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Motorcyclist Leads Police on High-Speed Chase in Westhoughton
- A motorcyclist reached speeds of up to 110mph during a 20-minute police pursuit in October 2024.
- Tyler Foulds, 25, was subsequently arrested and charged with dangerous driving, driving without a license, and driving without insurance.
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A motorcyclist led police on a high-speed chase through areas including Horwich and Westhoughton in October 2024. The pursuit began when officers observed the motorcyclist, later identified as Tyler Foulds, riding a Yamaha motorbike on the M60 motorway.
During the chase, Foulds, 25, reached speeds of up to 110mph in a 40mph zone on the East Lancashire Road near Worsley, and was seen traveling at 90mph on the M60. He repeatedly broke the speed limit and rode on pavements, leading to several near misses.
Police dashcam footage played in court showed Foulds being taken off his bike when a police car made tactical contact with the motorcycle at a junction on Church Street, Westhoughton. Foulds was then arrested and later pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without a license, and driving without insurance. Local councillor David Wilkinson commented on the incident, expressing gratitude that no one was seriously injured.