(La Porte County, IN) - Two drivers may have been racing at speeds of 100 miles per hour on Johnson Road before one was arrested for drunk driving.

 

Marcus Mitchell, 32, of Michigan City is charged with Class A misdemeanor operating while intoxicated.

 

According to La Porte County Police, a sheriff’s deputy at 400 North spotted two vehicles traveling at high speeds early Saturday on Johnson Road in a 45 mph zone.

 

Police said the deputy while traveling nearly 90 miles per hour felt he was not gaining any ground on the suspects, but he was able catch up after the drivers stopped for a red light at U.S. 20.

 

Police said the officer approached Mitchell, who was the lead driver, while the other vehicle fled from the traffic stop.

 

Mitchell, who allegedly had a glass bottle containing beer in a cup holder beside him, had an alleged .099 percent blood alcohol level.

 

During the apparent race, police said the vehicles drove by two pedestrians who estimated their speeds at over 100 mph.