(La Porte County, IN) - La Porte County Police cited a 20-year-old driver for squealing the tires on his pick-up truck.

 

Tanner Goodwin, 20, of Wanatah was given a summons to appear in court on a charge of Reckless Driving.

 

According to police, an officer at roughly 5:30 p.m. on Sunday reacted to the sound of an engine revving and tires squealing at Indiana 8 and U.S. 421. A large plume of black smoke, thick enough to impair the vision of any oncoming motorists or pedestrians, was spurred by the rubber from the tires being laid on the pavement.

 

During a traffic stop, Goodwin said he was trying to show off to people at a car show near the intersection. Goodwin also apologized, and recognized his actions behind the wheel as dangerous.

 

The plume of smoke lingered for more than a minute and completely covered the area surrounding a flashing red traffic signal light at the intersection.

 

Goodwin is scheduled to appear in La Porte Superior Court 3 on the charge August 18th, where he could face an up-to-60 day jail sentence and a maximum $500 fine.