Florida authorities have charged two drivers, including an 85-year-old man, with street racing after they were caught speeding on State Road 48. William Bosworth was pulled over after he was clocked going 110 miles per hour. According to an affidavit, the 85-year-old said he was out for a drive when another car swerved at him. “In my favorite car, but when somebody swerves at me,” Bosworth said. Bosworth and the driver of the other car are both facing charges of street racing and dangerous speeding in excess of 50 miles per hour. The other driver told police his Corvette isn’t capable of reaching speeds that high. Records show both men denied they were racing against each other and have each posted bond.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. —
Florida authorities have charged two drivers, including an 85-year-old man, with street racing after they were caught speeding on State Road 48.
William Bosworth was pulled over after he was clocked going 110 miles per hour. According to an affidavit, the 85-year-old said he was out for a drive when another car swerved at him.
“In my favorite car, but when somebody swerves at me,” Bosworth said.
Bosworth and the driver of the other car are both facing charges of street racing and dangerous speeding in excess of 50 miles per hour.
The other driver told police his Corvette isn’t capable of reaching speeds that high.
Records show both men denied they were racing against each other and have each posted bond.
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