A Bay State man driving a Corvette was caught speeding around a whopping 140 mph over Memorial Day weekend, according to police.
Salem man Brandon Babcock, 22, was charged with reckless driving and disobeying an officer after he allegedly sped on I-93 in New Hampshire on Monday.
Troopers assigned to the Special Enforcement Unit used the unit’s fixed-wing aircraft to detect dangerous driving behaviors on I-93 north, New Hampshire State Police said.
During the effort, troopers reportedly spotted 111 motor vehicle violations. The violations included excessive speed, cell phone use, following too closely, “Move Over” law violations, and reckless driving.
Forty-two drivers were observed traveling 90 mph or faster, and six drivers were spotted driving recklessly at 100 mph or faster.
One of those drivers was Babcock, police said. Troopers at 7:45 a.m. on Monday saw a white 2024 Corvette speeding around 110 mph.
“When Troopers attempted to stop the Corvette, the driver sped up significantly and passed other drivers recklessly, across all other lanes of travel,” police said. “Trooper Thomas Lombardi monitored the vehicle from the State Police aircraft, noting speeds of approximately 140 mph before the driver of the Corvette got off the interstate at Exit 3 and continued onto side roads in Windham.”
Ultimately, the driver was arrested and identified as Babcock. He was arrested on multiple charges, including reckless driving and disobeying an officer. He was released on personal recognizance bail, and is scheduled to appear in court on July 17.
The minimum penalties for reckless driving in New Hampshire include a fine of $620 with an additional mandatory penalty assessment and a 60-day loss of driver’s license. The standard fine for traveling 86 mph or higher is $434.
“The Special Enforcement Unit is dedicated to enforcing traffic laws, promoting highway safety, and reducing the number of crashes on New Hampshire roads,” police said. “The Unit uses the State Police aircraft to effectively monitor and enforce traffic laws. The members of the State Police extend their gratitude to all drivers who traveled through the state safely during the holiday weekend and encourage residents and visitors to remain alert and responsible during the summer season.”