Teen clocked going 142mph in Indiana...

Chiketkd · #1 12-12-2006, 11:15 AM

Claims he was trying to get home quickly so his parents wouldn't be mad at him...

This is as stupid as it gets:

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TheIndyChannel.com
Indiana Teen Clocked Driving 142 MPH In 55 MPH Zone

POSTED: 10:14 am EST December 12, 2006
UPDATED: 11:57 am EST December 12, 2006

VALPARAISO, Ind. -- A teenager charged with driving 142 mph along a four-lane divided highway said he was speeding home so his parents wouldn't be mad at him for being late, police said.

The boy faces speeding and misdemeanor reckless driving charges and could have his license suspended, police said.

Porter County sheriff's deputies stopped the boy along a rural stretch of U.S. 30 at 12:40 a.m. Saturday after a radar gun clocked his 2004 Subaru Impreza going almost 90 mph faster than the posted 55 mph limit, police said.

It might be the fastest speed ever recorded on the northwestern Indiana county's roads, said Porter County sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Tim Emmons.

"Most people's cars won't go that fast," he said.

The boy told police he was late getting home and didn't want his parents to be angry, Deputy John Brubaker said in his report. The boy told Brubaker he didn't have a curfew but is usually home by midnight.

Brubaker didn't arrest the boy, who had a valid Colorado license, but told him to drive straight home and call him within an hour. The boy's mother called instead and Brubaker told her what happened.

The Associated Press left a message with the boy's parents at their home in Valparaiso seeking comment. They declined to comment when contacted by the Post-Tribune of Merrillville.

"Kids sort of have tunnel vision," Emmons said. "They're so concerned with not getting yelled at or grounded, they place other people's lives in jeopardy."

The highway has two lanes in each direction, divided by a median, and traffic is usually light that time of night, Emmons said.

http://www.theindychannel.com/news/10515942/detail.html

RSVX · #2 12-12-2006, 11:21 AM

SSSVX · #3 12-12-2006, 11:26 AM

street reckless speeding, that's why they're kids

Oh it's a subaru and it's an Impreza...that's why chike posts

Chiketkd · #4 12-12-2006, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SSSVX

street reckless speeding, that's why they're kids

Oh it's a subaru and it's an Impreza...that's why chike posts

Actually I would have posted this regardless of the make.

I just hope that this'll help members who are parents understand the 'tunnel vision' and pressure their teenagers have. I have a 14 year old step-daughter who'll be getting a learner's permit in less than a year - I plan on showing this news article to her later this evening.

Earthworm · #5 12-12-2006, 11:35 AM

Sounds like they're going to let him keep his license!?!

Chiketkd · #6 12-12-2006, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Earthworm

Sounds like they're going to let him keep his license!?!

I bet there'll be a 2004 WRX for sale soon in Indiana/Colorado:

"2004 Impreza, low miles, FAST!"

Crazy_pilot · #7 12-12-2006, 11:48 AM

145 and they might let him keep his license?!? Around here if someone's caught going 50 KPH (~30 MPH) over the limit it's "Step out of the vehicle, hand over your license, get in the squad car, and call a tow truck".

Lucky bum. Lucky he's still alive.

NapaBavarian · #8 12-12-2006, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiketkd

TheIndyChannel.com
Indiana Teen Clocked Driving 142 MPH In 55 MPH Zone

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"Kids sort of have tunnel vision," Emmons said. "They're so concerned with not getting yelled at or grounded, they place other people's lives in jeopardy."

I wonder why

perhaps if their parents would be a little flexable as to what time to return home, a couple minutes late? just give a call