Highway Havoc: CT Man Clocked Over 100 MPH on I-95, Faces DUI and Reckless Driving Charges

Picture this: It's the quiet hours of early Friday morning on I-95 in Milford, and a state trooper is just going about his patrol duties. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a car absolutely rockets past him. Not just fast, but jaw-droppingly fast. We're talking speeds that most of us wouldn't even consider reaching on a racetrack, let alone a busy interstate.

That's precisely the scene Trooper First Class David Misenti encountered near Exit 40. According to official reports, he watched in disbelief as a dark 2017 Acura TLX flew by, initially estimated at a staggering 100 miles per hour. It’s one of those moments where your eyes just sort of widen, and you think, "Did that just happen?"

Naturally, Trooper Misenti wasn't about to let that slide. He swiftly engaged in pursuit, confirming the driver's incredible velocity by clocking the Acura at an even more alarming 105 mph. You really have to wonder what goes through someone's mind to push a vehicle to such extremes, especially when an officer is so close by.

The driver, identified as 47-year-old John P. Rodriguez of Bridgeport, eventually pulled over. But the high-speed chase was just the beginning of his troubles. As the trooper interacted with Rodriguez, tell-tale signs of impairment began to surface. Consequently, Rodriguez was asked to perform field sobriety tests, which, sadly for him, he reportedly failed.

What followed was a litany of charges. Beyond the obvious speeding, Rodriguez was arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence. But the list didn't stop there: he was also charged with reckless driving, a definite no-brainer given the circumstances, and operating a motor vehicle under suspension. That last one really adds another layer to the situation, doesn't it?

Mr. Rodriguez was later released after posting a $5,000 bond, but his legal journey is far from over. He's now scheduled to appear in court on February 11th. This incident serves as a stark, somewhat frightening, reminder of the dangers lurking on our highways, and the critical role our state troopers play in trying to keep us all safe from such reckless behavior.