PORT ST. LUCIE — A 25-year-old Port St. Lucie man was arrested June 17 after police said he was driving 100 mph across the Crosstown Parkway Bridge, more than double the posted speed limit.
According to the Port St. Lucie Police Department, an officer initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle traveling at an excessive speed on the bridge.
Police identified the driver as Tyreek Russell. Officers said Russell was initially observed traveling about 75 mph in a 45 mph zone. As the officer attempted to catch up to the vehicle, Russell continued accelerating and was ultimately paced at 100 mph while crossing the bridge…