Speeding teen wanted to catch school busVALPARAISO, Ind. - A teenager clocked driving at 93 mph in a 45 mph zone told police he had to get home in time to catch the school bus.
OK...
A judge had sentenced Ryan Henry, 18, to ride the bus to school after an earlier speeding conviction, and Henry said he was rushing home after going to a gas station to buy an energy drink, said Porter County Sheriff's Deputy Roger Bowles, who ticketed Henry.
It was the energy drink that made me mash the gas pedal, honest!
Henry appeared to accelerate after passing a marked squad car, then turned into a driveway and shut off the lights to his 2001 Mustang, Bowles said.
Pure genius.
Henry was given a ticket for misdemeanor reckless driving and ordered to appear in court April 16.
As opposed to felony stupidity, which is what he deserved.
The Associated Press left a message Thursday at a number for the Henry family in Valparaiso, seeking a response.
"I wuz framed!"