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Tanker beats Honda; drivers take home citations
Advocate Florida parishes bureau
Published: Jun 11, 2010 - Page: 5B
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SLIDELL — A gasoline tanker truck was in the lead when a detective pulled it and another vehicle over and cited the drivers with drag racing, Slidell police said Wednesday.
The 18-wheeler and a 1995 Honda Accord turned a corner at high speed in front of a police detective, who chased them down and clocked the two vehicles going more than 80 mph on Old Spanish Trail on Tuesday night, according to a police news release.
The drivers said they raced after talking about how fast their vehicles could go, the release said.
Craig Smith, 33, of Kenner, said the gas trailer was empty, according to police.
Police cited Smith and Brandon Tanks, 19, of Slidell, for drag racing, which carries a penalty of up to 30 days in jail or a fine of up to $175.
Capt. Kevin Foltz said the tank truck was in the lead when the detective stopped the vehicles.
Tanker beats Honda; drivers take home citations
Advocate Florida parishes bureau
Published: Jun 11, 2010 - Page: 5B
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SLIDELL — A gasoline tanker truck was in the lead when a detective pulled it and another vehicle over and cited the drivers with drag racing, Slidell police said Wednesday.
The 18-wheeler and a 1995 Honda Accord turned a corner at high speed in front of a police detective, who chased them down and clocked the two vehicles going more than 80 mph on Old Spanish Trail on Tuesday night, according to a police news release.
The drivers said they raced after talking about how fast their vehicles could go, the release said.
Craig Smith, 33, of Kenner, said the gas trailer was empty, according to police.
Police cited Smith and Brandon Tanks, 19, of Slidell, for drag racing, which carries a penalty of up to 30 days in jail or a fine of up to $175.
Capt. Kevin Foltz said the tank truck was in the lead when the detective stopped the vehicles.