Speeding in Ottawa: OPP helicopter helps police stop motorcyclist speeding 150 km/h on Hwy. 417 [Video]

An Ontario Provincial Police helicopter helped police track down a speeding motorcycle in Ottawa’s west end Thursday night.

Officers with the Ottawa Police Service and OPP have been conducting a joint traffic safety initiative in the Ottawa area to “help promote safer roads following several fatal collisions over the August long weekend,” according to the OPP.

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On Thursday night, officers spotted a motorcycle travelling nearly 150 km/h in the westbound lanes of Highway 417 near Moodie Drive.

“When officers attempted to stop the motorcycle, the rider fled at higher speeds,” the OPP said.

“With the assistance of an OPP helicopter, officers were able to track the motorcycle and driver to an address on Preston Street where an arrest was made.”

The 24-year-old motorcyclist is facing several charges, including speeding, failing to stop for police, flight …