(La Porte County) - A La Porte area man was given a court date for allegedly traveling twice the speed limit on U.S. 20 Sunday night.  Corey Emery, 21, was cited for speeding and reckless driving, according to La Porte County Police. 

Emery is accused of traveling 109 miles per hour on U.S. 20 near Wilhelm Road in his 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.  During a traffic stop, police said the driver explained he was in a hurry to get home from being tired after work.

He was given an August 7th court date to answer to the allegations.