KEITH COUNTY -- The Nebraska State Patrol has asked for help in identifying the individual shown in the picture for multiple charges.

The driver is wanted for speeding more than 35mph over the speed limit; willful reckless driving, felony operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest.

On Tuesday, Sept. 6, around 7:50 p.m., a Nebraska State Patrol Sergeant said they observed the orange and black sport bike operating at a very high rate of speed, traveling eastbound on I-80 near mile marker 130 in Keith County.

According to the NSP this information was reported to NSP Communications to dispatch a marked unit. The NSP said the marked unit located the sport bike around 7:57 p.m., traveling eastbound from mile marker 143, traveling at 89 mph in a 75-mph zone.

The NSP said the Trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop for speed and willful reckless driving, however the rider refused to stop and fled, leading to a pursuit, which lasted about 15 minutes, with speeds reaching 135 mph.

Authorities said the motorcycle rider engaged in additional traffic violations, passing on the left and right shoulders at a high rate of speed, demonstrating a lack of regard for the rider’s own safety as well as others who were driving in the area.

The rider exited the interstate at mile marker 177 traveling south of North Platte on Hwy 83, where visual by law enforcement was lost and the pursuit was terminated, according to the NSP.

Officials stated that witnesses later reported to law enforcement, the rider proceeded south on Hwy 83 and turned onto State Farm Road traveling westbound

The rider was wearing all dark clothing with a black, full-face helmet and is believed to be a white, male, approximately 5’10”, slender build approximately 130 lbs. The motorcycle is orange and black without a license plate.

If anyone has any information on this please call the North Platte State Patrol Office at 308-535-8047, the North Platte Police Department at 308-535-6789, or Lincoln County Crime stoppers at 534-8400 or 1-800-933-TIPS.