The Oklahoman
EL RENO, Okla. — Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers arrested a man on Saturday and said he fled from them at speeds of more than 200 mph.
Authorities said the pursuit began Saturday morning when a trooper working along the Kilpatrick Turnpike in Oklahoma City clocked a Ford Mustang traveling 85 mph in a 70 mph zone and turned around to stop the vehicle, according to an OHP news release.
The driver of the car, Hector Fraire, 19, who troopers said is a member of a local racing group, reportedly began accelerating as he fled from the trooper, who clocked the vehicle at 176 mph and then 208 mph. Fraire attempted to elude the trooper by turning off his headlights and brake lights, according to a news release.
The trooper was able to catch up to the car at a red light at Northwest Expressway and State Highway 3. The driver reportedly turned south, pulled over and dropped his keys out the driver side window, according to the news release.
Fraire was arrested and booked into the Canadian County jail on complaints of reckless driving and felony eluding of an officer. Authorities said he posted bail and was released on Monday.