A teenager from Birmingham was arrested and is facing charges after he was allegedly caught driving over 100 mph on Thursday, July 23 in Ohio after police helped him refuel his car, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Police say the teen, Liam Gallagher, 19, of Birmingham, is in custody at the Allen County Jail in northwest Ohio after reaching speeds of 115-120 mph, according to officials.
He is facing charges of failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer – fleeing and eluding.
Police say at approximately 7 a.m. Thursday near Interstate 75 mile marker 128 in Bath Township, officers responded to a report that Gallagher had run out of fuel.
After an officer took Gallagher to get gas, and he was transported back to his car, police say they saw him speeding southbound on I-75 at a high speed.
Once a trooper activated his lights to conduct a traffic stop, police say Gallagher did not slow down, driving recklessly until spike strips were deployed, disabling the front left tire of his 2008 Chrysler Aspen and causing him to stop in the median near mile 102.
A stop was conducted, and Gallagher was taken into custody without incident, police say.
This incident remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Safe driving tips
Here are a few tips for driving where construction is taking place, according to MDOT:
Be patient and calm: Work zones are not there to inconvenience you. They are necessary to improve our roads and make your future drive better.
Expect changes: Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may change, and workers, vehicles, or equipment may enter without warning.
Minimize distractions: Dedicate your full attention to the road. Avoid using phones or other distracting behaviors while driving in a work zone.
Obey workers and signs: Crews know what is best for moving traffic safely in work zones. Follow all signs and instructions to merge, slow down, or stop.
Don’t speed or tailgate: Fines double for speeding in a Michigan work zone, so slow down. Keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you.
Pay attention: Vehicles may slow, stop, or change lanes unexpectedly in a work zone. Watch for brake lights and be prepared to react to traffic.
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@freepress.com.
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