CT man accused of going more than 120 mph on I-395 in Montville
A man was arrested for allegedly going more than 120 mph on Interstate 395 in Montville on Sunday, state police said.
The motorist was first spotted when he allegedly passed a trooper on Route 2 East around 10:40 p.m., according to Connecticut State Police.
The trooper could see the driver approaching from behind before passing their cruiser allegedly going very fast. The vehicle was found to be an Acura TLX.
State police said the driver continued east before getting onto I-395 South, where troopers allegedly clocked the Acura's speed at more than 121 mph.
The driver was then stopped and identified as 41-year-old Derek Sweezey of Willimantic, according to state police. He was asked to get out of the vehicle and was arrested.
Sweezey faces one count of reckless driving. He was released on $500 bond and is scheduled to appear in Norwich Superior Court on June 17.
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