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‘Wild work:’ Driver busted going 112 mph in 45 mph zone
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · As published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The vehicle was going 112 miles per hour in an area with a posted 45 mph zone.
A driver was stopped by the Powder Springs Police Department for traveling at a high speed. The vehicle was going 112 miles per hour in an area with a posted 45 mph zone. This means the driver was speeding by nearly 70 mph.
The police department notes that this speed puts the driver and others at risk. Further details about the incident are available from the Powder Springs Police Department. The case highlights the dangers of speeding, with the driver's actions posing a serious threat to themselves and others on the road.
For more information, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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