Sha’Carri Richardson Caught Speeding at 104 MPH

Traffic Stop Details

• 🚨 Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was stopped by police after being clocked at 104 mph in a 65 mph zone.
• 🚗 She was driving an Aston Martin on northbound 429 at Stonybrook, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
• ⚠️ The officer cited dangerous driving behaviors, including flashing lights to get other drivers out of the way, following too close, using every lane to pass, and cutting off other vehicles.

Richardson's Explanations and Pleas

• 💬 Richardson offered several explanations for her speed, including a low tire pressure (29 psi) and being distracted by her phone which was in a non-normal mode.
• 🚫 She claimed she did not know she was speeding, despite the officer pointing out the presence of a speedometer.
• 🙏 Richardson repeatedly begged the officer not to take her to jail, emphasizing her status as a "law-abiding citizen" and having a team and coach.

Officer's Stance and Outcome

• 👮 The officer, Sergeant McKenners, maintained a firm stance, stating that Richardson was going to jail for dangerous excessive speeding.
• ⚖️ He informed her that nothing she said would change the outcome and that she would have a $500 bond.
• 🚓 Richardson was given two options for transport: ride in the officer's car or go in a "cage car" to jail, and her vehicle was to be towed.
• 🚨 The officer also noted that her claim of unintentionally speeding was "even more scary," as driving requires all her attention.