Two driver arrested for racing, speeding in Duluth

The Brief

  • Two drivers were arrested for racing at 80 mph in a 45 mph zone on Pleasant Hill Road, observed by Duluth Police using a Dragon Eye Lidar device.
  • Jonathan Mendez and James Baltimore received a total of seven citations, including racing, speeding, and vehicle registration violations.
  • Both drivers were released at the scene with a mandatory court date, as Duluth Police emphasized their commitment to enforcing reckless driving laws.

DULUTH, Ga. Two drivers were arrested after allegedly racing at 80 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone on Pleasant Hill Road, according to the Duluth Police Department.

What we know:

Officers say the incident occurred around 9:55 a.m. on May 26, when a Duluth officer using a speed-detection device observed two white vehicles speeding eastbound, side by side, on Pleasant Hill Road. The officer was able to confirm both vehicles were traveling at 80 mph—one at a distance of 1,100 feet and the other at 1,156 feet.

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