PUTNAM, Conn. (WFSB) – State police said they measured a man driving at 147 mph on Interstate 395 in Putnam Wednesday night.
They identified him as 19-year-old Orlando Perez of Groton.
Orlando Perez was arrested after state police said they measured him driving 147 mph on I-395 in Putnam.(Connecticut State Police)
Troopers said a sergeant was conducting motor vehicle enforcement on I-395 south near exit 46 around 9 p.m.
State police said the sergeant spotted a BMW M3 traveling at an excessive rate of speed.
They said a laser unit measured the vehicle at 147 mph in a 65 mph zone.
The sergeant caught up to the driver and conducted a traffic stop in the area of exit 43 in Danielson.
Perez was taken into custody at that point.
State police charged him with reckless driving.
He was released on a $1,000 non-surety bond and given a court date of Oct. 21 in Danielson.
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