Florida man accused of going 124 mph, tells troopers he 'had to use the bathroom'

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LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A reported late-night street race at the Midpoint Bridge ended with one driver in jail, his car impounded, and troopers still searching for a motorcyclist accused of reaching speeds topping 140 mph.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at about 3 a.m. Sunday, troopers spotted a Toyota Camry and a motorcycle stopped side-by-side at a traffic light near Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. Troopers say the pair suddenly started to accelerate before the Midpoint Bridge, and they were accused of racing across the span at extreme speeds.

The Camry was clocked at 124 mph, while the motorcycle hit more than 140 mph.

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When asked why he was driving so fast, Stone told troopers he “had to use the bathroom.” FHP noted he had passed several gas stations before being pulled over. ....................(more)

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