Arrested driver blames speeding on fantasy football draft, police say
DULUTH, Ga. - Duluth police have arrested an 18-year-old accused of going more than double the speed limit on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
On Sunday afternoon, officials say Officer Carrero clocked the man driving 92 mph in a 45 mph zone.
The driver reportedly told the officer they were rushing to get to a fantasy football draft at the park.
![](https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox5atlanta.com/www.fox5atlanta.com/content/uploads/2024/08/932/524/DULUTH-PD-FANTASY-FOOTBALL-SPEEDER.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
(Duluth Police Department)
Instead of picking their players, the driver is now in custody at the Gwinnett County Jail charged with reckless driving and speeding.