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Colorado State Patrol Arrest Motorcycle Rider Going 142 MPH on I-25 - Aircraft + DashCam + BodyCam Footage


Description: A 27-year-old motorcyclist was arrested after being clocked at 142 miles per hour on Interstate 25 between Larkspur and Castle Rock, according to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP). Troopers in a patrol aircraft spotted the reckless rider weaving through traffic at extreme speeds before ground units stopped him near milepost 185. The suspect, Matthew Galek, faces charges including speeding, reckless driving, and failure to present insurance. CSP emphasized the dangers of excessive speed, especially for motorcyclists who have little protection in a crash. “Even at normal highway speeds, a single mistake can mean tragedy for the rider and everyone around them,” said Col. Matthew Packard, CSP Chief. The agency reminds drivers that speed remains one of the leading causes of fatal crashes in Colorado. The Colorado State Patrol Released the Following Report with Aircraft, Dashcam, and Bodycam Footage on September 5, 2025... All Parties Considered Innocent Until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law...

Colorado State Patrol Stops Motorcycle Traveling 142 MPH on I-25

Aircraft Unit locates reckless rider on routine flight

(Douglas County, Colo.) – On September 4, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a Colorado State Patrol aircraft observed a motorcycle traveling at an extremely high rate of speed on northbound Interstate 25 between Larkspur and Castle Rock.

Troopers flying in a Patrol airplane first spotted the motorcycle near milepost 171 in the toll lane, estimating speeds well over 100 mph. After relocating the motorcycle near milepost 180, troopers observed the rider weaving across double solid white lines to pass other vehicles before rapidly accelerating.

Using the aircraft’s VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder) system, the motorcycle was clocked at 142 miles per hour in a posted 75-mph zone and as it entered a 65-mph construction zone. Despite heavier traffic ahead, the rider was observed repeatedly accelerating to speeds well above 100 mph while weaving through vehicles.

Troopers patrolling on the ground were directed to the motorcycle, and Corporal Matt Normandin successfully initiated a traffic stop with the motorcycle rider on northbound I-25 at milepost 185. The rider of the motorcycle was identified as a 27-year-old male, Matthew Galek.  He was arrested on the following charges and booked into Douglas County Jail. 

  • Speeding 142 mph in a 65 mph zone

  • Reckless Driving

  • Failed to Present Insurance

“This type of reckless driving is extremely dangerous not only for the rider but for every motorist sharing the roadway,” said Col. Matthew C. Packard, chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “Motorcycle riders have little protection in the event of a crash, and speed remains one of the leading causes of fatal crashes across Colorado. Even at normal, highway speeds, a single mistake can mean tragedy for the rider and everyone around them.”

The Colorado State Patrol reminds all drivers that speed is a leading contributing factor in traffic fatalities. For motorcycle riders, excessive speed drastically reduces reaction time, increases stopping distance, and eliminates the margin for error. Riding at extreme speeds puts lives at unnecessary risk.

Arrests and charges are merely accusations until and unless a suspect is convicted of a crime. All suspects and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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