A teenager from Michigan may have been using a fake driver’s license, but he definitely displayed genuine NASCAR instincts when police attempted to pull him over for speeding at 126 mph. Instead of stopping, he decided to step on the gas. Fortunately, law enforcement managed to intervene and stop the chase before any harm was done. However, the teenager’s actions were not only reckless but also foolish.
An 18-year-old driver from Kalamazoo, Michigan, found himself cruising down I-94 just past midnight on Saturday, March 15. With the roads deserted and the late hour upon him, he made the impulsive decision to push his car to its limits. Little did he know, this reckless move would prove to be a grave mistake, especially considering it was a Friday night when law enforcement officers were actively patrolling for impaired drivers.
The fastest way to get arrested
A Calhoun County Sheriff’s deputy caught him going 126 mph near Albion. With lights flashing and sirens blaring, most people would typically accept their fate, pull over, and begin crafting their excuses. However, this individual had a different plan in mind – he hit the gas pedal even harder.
How quickly was he traveling? He hit a speed of 150 mph. This speed surpasses what most Teslas, Mustangs, and BMWs are capable of achieving. And where was he intending to go? Nowhere in particular. It’s not as though the police would just give up chasing him, especially when they all have radios.
No license, no plan, no chance
As the pursuit came to a halt on 24 Mile Road near H Drive North, law enforcement successfully cornered the suspect. Fortunately, no one was harmed during the chase. To their surprise, authorities uncovered an even more astonishing find: the young individual possessed a counterfeit driver’s license.
Wait a minute—so he didn’t pass the driver’s test, but he managed to drive a car at 150 mph without any accidents? Maybe he failed the test because of his love for speed. In any case, he ended up getting arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges and was brought to the Calhoun County Jail.
Michigan has a tragic teen speed problem
A Michigan teen has once again made a reckless choice while driving, adding to a series of incidents involving young drivers in the state. In a previous account, another teenager was caught speeding at an alarming 153 mph on a Michigan highway. His mother, who was monitoring his speed through a tracking device in the car, sent him a text message imploring him to “Slow the F— down!” Tragically, a few weeks later, he was involved in a fatal crash while driving at 105 mph, resulting in the death of his best friend.
This story features a lucky kid who managed to survive despite making a series of bad decisions. From speeding to running and using fake IDs, he took many risks, but fortunately, he is still alive. One can only hope that he learns valuable lessons from his reckless behavior.
The situation could have taken a dangerous turn, but fortunately, no one was injured. Kudos to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office for intervening before the young driver’s reckless actions led to a catastrophe. Now, he has the opportunity to reflect on his decisions while being held in the Calhoun County Jail.
