CSP: Bristol man drove 120 in 55 mph zone, almost hit other cars

NAUGATUCK, Conn. (WTNH) — A Bristol man drove more than twice the speed limit during rush hour Tuesday morning in Naugatuck, according to state police.

Jean Edgardo Rivera, 24, drove his BMW at 120 mph in a 55 mph zone at 9 a.m. on Route 8 South in Naugatuck, according to Connecticut State Police. He was seen driving erratically, passing vehicles on the right and almost causing multiple crashes while switching lanes.

A trooper pulled him over after Rivera left on Exit 24 into Beacon Falls. He “apologized and stated that he does not normally speed,” according to police documents.

He has been charged with reckless driving, failure to comply with passing-on-right rules, failure to drive in the proper lane and for following too closely. He was assigned a $1,200 bond.

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