An Arizona man is jailed for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) after a trooper stopped his vehicle for speeding 127-mph in a 75-mph zone on Interstate 80 in Keith County.

Just before 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 24, Troop D- North Platte received a report of a white BMW sedan traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound on I-80 in Keith County. A trooper observed a vehicle matching the description east of Paxton on I-80. The trooper clocked the vehicle at 127-mph in a 75-mph zone and initiated a traffic stop.  Upon approaching the vehicle, the trooper smelled the odor of alcohol. He initiated a DWI investigation that resulted in the arrest of the driver, Brandon P. Vasquez, 43, of Scottsdale, Arizona.

Vasquez was lodged in the Keith County Jail in Ogallala, on charges of DWI and Speeding.

“This was clearly a dangerous situation,” said Colonel David Sankey, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.  “Thankfully we were able to get this driver stopped and off the road before he injured himself or someone else.”

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be working overtime hours through New Year’s Day as part of the national “You Drink & You Drive, You Lose,” campaign.

Motorists are encouraged to help keep our roadways safe through voluntary compliance with all traffic safety laws. Report impaired or reckless drivers to the Nebraska State Patrol Highway Helpline when safe to do so by dialing *55 from a cellular phone, or 1-800-525-5555from any landline. Emergencies should be reported to 911.