A 19-year-old Connecticut man who was caught driving 132 miles per hour (about 212 km/h) told authorities he didn’t stop because he was late for a job interview, police said this week. State police reported that the driver was well over the speed limit on I-91 and will now have to go to court. Given this situation, it may all seem like a run-of-the-mill traffic infraction, however, it was all because of a job interview. Read on for the full story.
Confirmation affirming the high speed at which the driver was driving.
State troopers were conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 91 in the town of Cromwell when they detected a Mercedes E300 traveling “faster than the flow of traffic,” according to a press release from the Connecticut State Police. Radar confirmed that the vehicle was going 132 mph. The speed limit on Connecticut interstates is 65 mph by default, although it can vary by location, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
The danger of driving over the legal speed limit
The fact of the danger of driving above the speed allowed by law should also be highlighted. Thanks to the use of tools such as radar, it was possible to detect the exact speed at which he was driving. In the same line, it is also necessary to give importance to all the controls and to the police force in charge of watching over the social security on the roads and to follow up on the behaviors that endanger the citizens and that, in addition, can prevent accidents that end in tragedies for families.
Serious evasion by the driver
When an officer attempted to stop the vehicle with lights and sirens, the driver accelerated further and weaved through traffic, making dangerous lane changes. However, due to the risk to other drivers, the officer decided to call off the pursuit.
The fact that the driver did not stop immediately and also avoided police attention aggravates the legal liability to which he is exposed. Likewise, the fact that the speed was so high also put other drivers on the road at high risk. In the same vein, the fact that the police did not enter into the dynamics of the chase highlights the importance of preserving road safety and the integrity of citizens.
Who was the driver in the incident
State police contacted the registered owner of the vehicle, who reported that a family member – later identified as Azmir Djurkovic, 19 – was driving the car at the time of the incident.
“Officers obtained a phone number from Djurkovic, who admitted to driving and explained that he did not stop because he was late for a job interview,” state police said.
Based on information received by the police, the importance of the owner’s cooperation in identifying the culprit must be emphasized.
The charges he faces
Djurkovic was subsequently arrested and faces several charges, including reckless driving, fleeing a police chase and recklessly endangering others. He was released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court later this month.
The charges he faces are a clear example of the seriousness of his driving behavior during that day, although the bail leaves Djukovic out while he awaits trial. He will soon begin legal proceedings and will have to formally respond to the acts previously committed.
Thanks to the quick and efficient intervention of the police, the perpetrator of the problem was identified and the case was brought to justice. Apart from the incident, this case exemplifies the relevance of always respecting and being aware of road laws to protect one’s own life and the lives of the people around us on the public road,