KIRKWOOD, N.Y. (WBNG) — New York State Police are reminding drivers that fleeing to another state to avoid getting a ticket is illegal and could result in even higher charges. <\/p>\n
On Oct. 4, at approximately 5:45 a.m., a trooper observed a vehicle following another vehicle too closely on Interstate 81. <\/p>\n
The vehicle then blew through stop signs at the bottom of the exit 1 off-ramp near State Route 11, and the intersection of the Conklin-Kirkwood Bridge. <\/p>\n
The trooper attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver took off at a high rate of speed, continuing to violate traffic laws, and ultimately driving to the state of Pennsylvania. <\/p>\n
With the help of the Pennsylvania State Police, troopers located the vehicle and identified the driver as Austin L. Darrow, 28, of New Milford. <\/p>\n
Darrow turned himself in at the New York State Police Barracks in Binghamton, where he was arrested and charged with unlawful fleeing of a police officer.<\/p>\n
Darrow was issued traffic tickets and is scheduled to appear in the Kirkwood Town Court on Nov. 5. <\/p>\n
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