KENNEWICK, Wash. – A Pasco man is facing DUI and reckless driving charges for allegedly driving over 120 mph on Clearwater Avenue Saturday night, according to the Kennewick Police Department.
Just after 10 p.m., police spotted a car heading eastbound on Clearwater Avenue while responding to a call near Ridgeline Drive. A radar confirmed that the car was driving 122 mph.
Before police could stop the driver, he reportedly ran a red light at West Steptoe Street and hit another car. The other driver was brought to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.
The 38-year-old causing driver was arrested for DUI and reckless driving.
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