Madera County Driver Arrested After Street Racing at 100 MPH While Intoxicated

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 4 months ago on

March 7, 2025

A 21-year-old driver was arrested for DUI after racing a Honda at speeds exceeding 100 mph on Highway 152 in Madera County. (CHP)

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A 21-year-old male was arrested being observed racing a white Honda Accord at speeds exceeding 100 mph while intoxicated on westbound Highway 152 near Road 12 on Thursday, the California Highway Patrol said in a statement.

The driver, behind the wheel of a yellow Chevrolet Montecarlo, was pulled over after displaying signs of alcohol intoxication.

Despite the traffic stop, the Honda continued westbound and did not stop.

While no injuries were reported, the California Highway Patrol emphasized the dangers of street racing, noting that such reckless behavior can lead to tragic consequences.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.