SEATTLE — Miles Hudson, the 22-year-old known as the ‘Belltown Hellcat’ driver, appeared in Municipal Court today for jury selection and motion hearings in a case that involves months of complaints about his alleged reckless driving behavior in downtown Seattle.
The Seattle City Attorney’s office said Hudson was captured on video performing high-speed stunts and reaching speeds of more than 100 miles per hour on downtown streets with his modified Dodge Charger. The videos were shared on social media.
The city said enforcement efforts to address the dangerous driving began in January 2024. According to court documents, during a traffic stop, Hudson allegedly told an officer, “I’m going to keep doing what I’m doing. I’m going to make a career out of this,” noting that his social media following made the activity lucrative…