The Aporia
Orlando Perez, a 19-year-old from Groton, Connecticut, was pulled over by state police for driving his BMW M3 at an astounding speed of nearly 150 mph—specifically clocked at 147 mph—on Interstate 395 in the town of Putnam. The incident occurred on a Wednesday evening around 9 p.m., with Perez traveling more than double the 65 mph speed limit. After being taken into custody, he was charged with reckless driving and released on a $1,000 non-surety bond. His court appearance is set for October 21 in Danielson Superior Court. The BMW M3 model, known for its high performance, starts at a base price of $80,000 according to Edmunds.