According to police, a Royalton I-89 speeding stop on May 23 led to a ticket for a 26-year-old woman from Newton, Massachusetts. Vermont State Police say Trooper Ryan Miller observed Megha Patel driving at 108 mph, significantly exceeding the posted 65 mph limit on Interstate 89 in Royalton.
Driver cited after the Royalton I-89 speeding stop
The incident occurred near mile marker 17.8, prompting the trooper to pull over Patel’s vehicle. Following the stop, she was cited for excessive speeding.
According to the report, Patel is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division, on July 21 at 8:30 a.m. The charges against Patel are allegations, and she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Court dates may change as the case progresses.
Source: Vermont State Police
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