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Trailbike rider hurt in chase through Hoppers Crossing

A TARNEIT trailbike rider will be charged after leading police on a chase through Hoppers Crossing last Thursday. 

The man, 21, has serious back injuries after colliding with a police car. The pursuit began after police detected his unregistered trail bike in Forsyth Road about 2.30pm. 

The rider is in the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition.

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