Lebanon man accused of driving nearly 75 mph in a 30 mph zone

LEBANON, Conn. (WTNH) — A Lebanon man is facing a reckless driving charge after state police say he reached speeds near 75 mph in a 35 mph zone.

Kodi James Vining, 20, was also charged with first-degree reckless endangerment. He was released on a $2,000 bond and is scheduled for arraignment at Norwich Superior Court on Nov. 21.

State police say a trooper was stationed in the median on Route 2 eastbound near Exit 22 Tuesday when they saw a gray Hyundai Elantra sped by around 6:45 p.m.

While catching up to the vehicle, the trooper reportedly seeing it "weave aggressively" through traffic and driving around 120 to 130 mph in a posted 65 mph.

The driver- later identified as Vining- reportedly then took Exit 23 into Bozrah, where he was reportedly clocked reaching up to 75 mph in a posted 30 mph zone.

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When the trooper initiated a traffic stop soon after, Vining complied and pulled over. During the stop, he allegedly admitted to speeding.

Vining was arrested on scene, according to state police.