18-year-old driver clocked at 137mph on I-285, Dunwoody police say

Published April 7, 2025 9:00 AM EDT

Courtesy of Dunwoody Police Department

An 18-year-old driver is facing serious consequences after being clocked at 137 miles per hour on Interstate 285, according to Dunwoody police.

What we know:

Officers say the teen was arrested and taken to jail following the high-speed incident. Speed limits on I-285 typically range between 55 and 65 mph.

Police called the excessive speed extremely dangerous, especially on I-285, a stretch of highway known for serious crashes. Authorities are urging drivers to slow down, warning that reckless speeds like this are a recipe for disaster.

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