(La Porte County, IN) - A driver will have to answer to a judge for traveling well above the speed limit with just one working headlight last night.

 

Amya Sharp, 20, of Trail Creek was given a summons to appear in court on a charge of reckless driving, according to La Porte County Police.

 

Police said she was first clocked at 66 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone on U.S. 20 near Fail Road with a bad headlight. The officer turned around and, while trying to catch up, estimated the speed of the accelerating eastbound vehicle at 90 or 91 mph., police said.

 

According to police, Sharp after pulled over admitted to her speed and claimed she was traveling to a restaurant in South Bend for dinner.

 

Police said there were two passengers in the vehicle, including her 16 year old brother. She was also issued a warning ticket for the headlight not working.