O’Fallon, IL – Illinois State Police say a driver was stopped Sunday after being clocked at 103 miles per hour in a 65-mph zone on Interstate 64 through O’Fallon.
According to Illinois State Police Troop 8, the driver was traveling with his roughly 6-year-old child in the vehicle at the time of the stop. The man reportedly told the trooper he was late for his child’s soccer game.
The agency posted about the incident on social media, emphasizing that driving at such high speeds endangers not only the driver but also passengers and other motorists. “There is NO reason to be driving that fast! Not only are you risking your life but everyone around you!!” the post read.
Police did not release the driver’s identity but reminded motorists to slow down and obey posted speed limits, especially when children are in the car. The stop occurred in the I-64 corridor frequently patrolled for speed and safety enforcement through O’Fallon and surrounding St. Clair County communities.
This incident serves as another reminder of the risks of excessive speeding on Illinois interstates, where high-traffic areas and family travel can make reckless driving particularly dangerous.
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