Evansville Man Caught Driving 107 MPH in 40 MPH Zone

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An Evansville man faces several charges after a Tuesday night chase.

Indiana State Police says an officer was patrolling the Lloyd Expressway near Wabash Avenue when he observed a 2015 Hyundai Genesis traveling east at 107 mph in the 40-mph zone.

The trooper stopped the vehicle near Second Street and Fulton Avenue and identified the driver as 35-year-old Wesley Hunt of Evansville.

During a search of the vehicle, approximately 66 grams of marijuana was located.

Hunt was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he later posted bond and was released.

He was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Reckless Driving.