Driver clocked going 119 mph on I-575, police say

HOLLY SPRINGS, Ga. — A metro police department is warning others after a driver was caught reaching speeds in the triple digits.

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Recently, Holly Springs police stopped a driver for speeding on the northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 575.

The department said the driver was clocked going 119 mph.

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Officials want drivers to be mindful of the posted speed limits and to adjust their speed accordingly.

“Especially when weather conditions or traffic volume may impede your ability to safely maneuver the vehicle,” the department wrote.

Authorities did not release the driver’s identity or age.

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