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Florida Man Clocked at 101 MPH Cites Animal Avoidance
Seminole County deputies say driver claimed he was speeding to avoid hitting an animal on the road.
Mar. 23, 2026 at 2:02pm
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A Florida man was pulled over by Seminole County deputies for driving 101 mph in a 55 mph zone early Wednesday morning. The driver claimed he was speeding to avoid hitting an animal on the road.
Why it matters
Excessive speeding is a major public safety concern, as it greatly increases the risk of serious accidents and injuries. This incident highlights the need for drivers to exercise caution and obey speed limits, even in situations where they feel they need to react quickly.
The details
Around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Seminole County deputies spotted a dark four-door sedan crossing a bridge over the St. Johns River at an "excessively high rate of speed" near State Road 46 and W. Osceola Road in Geneva. The driver, whose identity was not released, was clocked at 101 mph in a 55 mph zone. When questioned, the driver claimed he was speeding to avoid hitting an animal on the road.
- Around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, deputies spotted the vehicle speeding.
The players
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that pulled over the driver for excessive speeding.
Unidentified driver
A Florida man who was clocked driving 101 mph in a 55 mph zone and claimed he was speeding to avoid hitting an animal.
What they’re saying
“Excessive speeding is a major public safety concern, as it greatly increases the risk of serious accidents and injuries.”
— Seminole County Sheriff's Office
What’s next
The driver was arrested and charged with reckless driving. It is unclear if he will face any additional penalties for the excessive speed.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a reminder for all drivers to obey speed limits and exercise caution, even in situations where they feel they need to react quickly, as excessive speeding puts themselves and others at serious risk.
