The most glaring example of high speed on our highways came in April, when a 17-year-old teen pushed the speedometer needle almost up to 160 mph in an Audi S4 while taking a joyride on U.S. 151 near Verona.
The unidentified teen had two others in the car; one videotaped the speedometer as it climbed, with the video ending shortly before the car crashed.
Amazingly, no one was injured in the crash.
Because of the YouTube posting, police were able to bring additional charges against the driver instead of just the “imprudent speed” citation originally issued to him in April. His license was suspended and he was fined more than $1,000.
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How many crimes have been solved because the perps posted on Youtube?
Damn, that’s a real shame….
That was a NICE CAR!
Thank God no one was killed! Also, that was a nice car.
BTW, my brother and I have gone 130+ on 469 in his T-bird during the day. No Youtube, pictures or accident.
My parents used to race each other on Old Highway 30 while driving Mustangs; it runs in the family.
Speed limits are a constant reminder of the Nanny state we live in. If someone causes an accident or death because of excessive speed, charge them. Otherwise, leave people the hell alone. More accidents are caused by people trying to brake for speed traps and watch for cops than have ever been caused by responsible speeding.