A man was arrested after he was accused of driving 111 mph under the influence on US-41 in Fort Myers Saturday.According to the Fort Myers Police Department, Esteban Gutierrez, 45, showed signs of being impaired, as police said he smelled like alcohol and had bloodshot and glassy eyes.Police said radar detected Gutierrez going 111 mph in a 40 mph zone.Gutierrez declined field sobriety tests and a breath test after he was told about Florida’s implied consent warning, officers said.He was arrested and is facing charges of DUI – influence of alcohol or drugs, refusal to submit to DUI testing and operating a vehicle exceeding the speed limit by 50+ mph under Florida’s Super Speeder Law.According to FMPD, this is its first arrest under the law since it took effect.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
FORT MYERS, Fla. —
A man was arrested after he was accused of driving 111 mph under the influence on US-41 in Fort Myers Saturday.
According to the Fort Myers Police Department, Esteban Gutierrez, 45, showed signs of being impaired, as police said he smelled like alcohol and had bloodshot and glassy eyes.
Police said radar detected Gutierrez going 111 mph in a 40 mph zone.
Gutierrez declined field sobriety tests and a breath test after he was told about Florida’s implied consent warning, officers said.
He was arrested and is facing charges of DUI – influence of alcohol or drugs, refusal to submit to DUI testing and operating a vehicle exceeding the speed limit by 50+ mph under Florida’s Super Speeder Law.
According to FMPD, this is its first arrest under the law since it took effect.
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