Speeding driver late for church caught going 111 mph in Douglas County
DOUGLAS COUNTY (KSNT) - A Kansas state trooper pulled over a driver who was running late for religious services last weekend after being spotted driving far above the posted speed limit.
The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) Troop B posted on social media that a trooper spotted an SUV traveling at an unsafe speed the morning of Sunday, July 20 in Douglas County. The trooper reportedly saw the vehicle driving at a high rate of speed in the rearview mirror before pulling the driver over.
The KHP said the driver was traveling at 111 mph in a 75 mph zone. The driver was allegedly late for church and had a small child inside the vehicle as well.
"This is a good reminder to make sure that you are driving safe at all times, no matter where you are going. The youngest travelers in Kansas are depending on drivers to make sure they arrive alive to all of their destinations."
KHP Troop B social media statement excerpt
The KHP trooper issued a ticket to the driver for exceeding the maximum speed limits. The driver earned a total fine of just under $400 for the traffic violation.
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