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Overnight DPS pursuit reaches 135MPH on freeway

Posted at 4:23 AM, Feb 10, 2016
and last updated 2016-02-10 10:04:37-05

A motorcyclist is in custody after an overnight high-speed chase in the West Valley.

The Department of Public Safety said the pursuit started shortly before midnight. A Trooper saw a motorcyclist traveling at a high-rate of speed near westbound Interstate 10 and 43rd Avenue.

The suspect failed to stop and DPS chased the motorcycle for about 15 miles, hitting speeds of 135 miles per hour.

The chase ended near Interstate 10 and Bullard Avenue. The suspect was taken into custody and his bike was towed away.

No injuries were reported.