A woman in Arizona was arrested after being caught driving at around 174 km/h on a state highway while trying to get home in time to watch the reality show Love Island.
According to local authorities, the driver was stopped by a highway patrol officer after being seen traveling approximately 72 km above the posted speed limit on State Route 347.
During the traffic stop, she said she was in a hurry to get home and watch the new episode of the show, according to the Highway Patrol Division of the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Despite the explanation, the woman was taken into custody and charged with criminal speeding and reckless driving, offenses considered serious in the state of Arizona.
In addition to the arrest, the vehicle was impounded and will remain held for around 20 days, a standard measure in cases involving extreme speeding.
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Source: AZDPS Highway Patrol. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
