A motorcycle seized by Denver police through the civil public nuisance abatement process was destroyed Thursday.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 2007 Honda, took part in a July 24 “rally” on I-25 in which hundreds of motorcyclists “created a serious safety hazard by completely blocking the flow of traffic,” according to a news release from the police.

The driver, who was not identified, faces charges of speed exhibition and reckless driving, police said. He is awaiting a jury trial.

Police said motorcycle drivers performed reckless and unsafe riding actions on the highway and on other roads throughout metro Denver that day.

The motorcycle and driver were identified through photo and video evidence, police said.

“The primary goal in destroying this motorcycle is ensuring it cannot be used again to threaten public safety,” Police Chief Robert C. White said. “We also want to send a clear message that dangerous behaviors, such as street racing and exhibitions of speed on our roads and highways, will not be tolerated.”