“I was just having fun”: Motorcyclist estimated at 120 MPH previous to cease in distant Colorado

According to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office, a motorcyclist was stopped within the space of Silver Cliff on October 5 after getting caught allegedly touring at a “dangerously high rate of speed.”

The report on the matter notes that the motorcyclist was estimated to be touring 120 miles per hour on Highway 96 close to Bear Basin, later clocked at 98 miles per hour whereas approaching the city of Silver Cliff.

A deputy was capable of safely cease and make contact with the rider, recognized as a 20-year-old male from Pueblo. Upon making contact, it was decided that the male’s sport bike was not registered and that the rider didn’t have the required motorbike endorsement on his driver’s license.

It’s unclear what the velocity restrict was the place the motorcyclist was reportedly clocked at 98 MPH, although an indication seen in a picture included with the press launch on the matter signifies a 40 MPH velocity restrict within the space that the cease occurred.

When the deputy requested the rider why he was touring so quick, his reply was reportedly: “I was just having fun.”

Details about what prices or penalties the radar could face weren’t included in a press launch on the matter.

All suspects are to be thought-about harmless till confirmed responsible in a courtroom of legislation.