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State troopers catch drivers going more than 100 mph

ISP told 13News Luis Fernandez was going 117 mph in a 55 mph construction zone.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police report they caught two speeders Tuesday, both going more than 100 mph.

One of those speeders was caught in Hendricks County. ISP told 13News Luis Fernandez was going 117 mph in a 55 mph construction zone.

Master Trooper Joel Flores said Fernandez was driving westbound on Interstate 70 at 3:45 a.m., and they were able to get him pulled over near the Plainfield exit.

"During the traffic stop, I did find signs of impairment," said Flores. "During the course of my investigation, I did find that he was twice the legal limit of .08, within a construction zone, which actually elevates that to a felony arrest."

ISP also pointed out that construction workers were out on I-70 working at the time they pulled Fernandez over.

"These guys are out here trying to improve our roadways, making our roadways safe and this person decided to be selfish and get behind the wheel of a vehicle while intoxicated, driving at a high rate of speed, barreling towards this construction crew," said Flores. "I’m just glad that I was fortunate to be in the position to intercept that vehicle and that person before he could have killed himself or somebody else or caused a lot of damage."

Troopers also caught a second speeder in Sullivan County

They claim the driver was going 104 mph in a 55 mph zone on U.S. 41.

That driver was cited for speeding and reckless driving.    

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