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LEE COUNTY, Florida — 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, the incident occurred at approximately 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 reaching the Midpoint Bridge, and they were accused of racing across the span at extremely high speeds.
The Camry was clocked at 124 mph, while the motorcycle reached speeds exceeding 140 mph.
Troopers later stopped the Camry near Country Club Boulevard and Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral. Inside were a male driver, identified as David Stone, 24, and a female passenger.
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.
"The Camry driver did not have a license. That's red flag number one. Number two, this is all happening at three in the morning," said Lt. Greg Bueno of the Florida Highway Patrol. "Horrible decisions all over the place."
Stone was arrested and faces charges for driving without a license, excessive speed, and racing. Under Florida law, his Camry will be impounded for 30 days at his expense.
The motorcyclist, whose license plate was not visible, has not yet been identified. Troopers say charges will be filed once the rider is caught.
