Drunk driver going 129 mph had almost 3x BAC: CHP Hayward
Nov 07, 2026
(KRON) -- The California Highway Patrol Hayward area office said an alleged drunk driver was arrested Tuesday night after the suspect was caught traveling at 129 mph.
The Nov. 3 incident occurred as two officers were conducting speed enforcement in the area and spotted the Dodge Charger.
"Talk abo
ut a need for speed…but this driver took it WAY too far!" CHP Hayward said in a social media post.
CHP Hayward added, "What started as a speeding stop quickly turned into a DUI investigation, resulting in the driver’s arrest."
A photo shared by CHP shows the driver allegedly had a 0.209 blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is nearly three times California's legal driving limit of 0.08%.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
CHP did not provide details on what potential charges the suspect faces.
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