Naperville, IL – Police in Naperville say they arrested two drivers in separate alleged street racing incidents late last week, with both cases resulting in charges.
According to the Naperville Police Department, the first incident happened around 9:30 p.m. Friday on Route 59, northbound from McCoy Drive. Officers reported seeing a Chevy Camaro and a Porsche Cayenne accelerate quickly from a red light after it turned green, with squealing tires. Police said the driver of the Camaro—a 24-year-old man from Mountain House, California—was arrested and allegedly charged with street racing.
The second alleged street racing event occurred around midnight on Aug. 4. Authorities reported an officer saw a black Infinity reportedly racing a motorcycle southbound on Washington Street from Robin Hill Drive. Police say the Infinity’s driver—a 20-year-old man from Montgomery—was arrested and allegedly charged with street racing, speeding more than 35 mph over the limit, and additional infractions.
According to police, officers are working to identify other drivers allegedly involved in both incidents so they can be held accountable.
Authorities praised officers for making the arrests, saying these efforts prevented extremely dangerous driving before injuries occurred.
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