DUNWOODY, Ga. — A driver was arrested after speeding away from police on Interstate 285 in Dunwoody.
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The Dunwoody Police said officers were conducting speed enforcement on I-285 Tuesday night. Officers said they spotted a driver traveling at 127 miles per hour.
Authorities said, the driver tried to evade police but was ultimately stopped on the Peachtree Dunwoody exit ramp.
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Officers said the driver was found to have a blood alcohol content of .177, which is more than double the legal limit.
On Thursday, police identified the driver as 25-year-old Elvis Kennerly. He faces multiple charges including DUI, reckless driving and speeding.
“Driving at such a high speed while impaired is a disaster waiting to happen,” the Dunwoody Police Department stated in a social media post. “We are proud to have taken him off the streets to ensure the safety of all of you and your family.”
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