Florida man accused of going 124 mph, tells troopers he 'had to use the bathroom'

[marmar]

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A reported late-night street race at the Midpoint Bridge ended with one driver in jail, his car impounded, and troopers still searching for a motorcyclist accused of reaching speeds topping 140 mph.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at about 3 a.m. Sunday, troopers spotted a Toyota Camry and a motorcycle stopped side-by-side at a traffic light near Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. Troopers say the pair suddenly started to accelerate before the Midpoint Bridge, and they were accused of racing across the span at extreme speeds.

The Camry was clocked at 124 mph, while the motorcycle hit more than 140 mph.

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When asked why he was driving so fast, Stone told troopers he “had to use the bathroom.” FHP noted he had passed several gas stations before being pulled over. ....................(more)

https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-man-arrest-speed-bathroom-race/68124573

[CincyDem]

1. Well...sometime...he ain't wrong.

Good that my Honda Fit peaks out at 83…ya know what I mean.

[BootinUp]

2. Potty mouth

[Xavier Breath]

3. Hey, I get it, I only want to poop at home too.

[WestMichRad]

4. When ya gotta go, ya gotta go!

[rubbersole]

5. A Toyota Camry going 124mph?

Reminds me of a quote from Doc in 'Back to the Future' ..."When this baby reaches 124mph - you're going to see some serious shit!"