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Troopers say street racing suspect seen going 106 mph in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers have released new details after a driver in Orlando was arrested on charges of street racing.

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Troopers said they saw a car driven by 23-year-old Tyler Simon racing another driver last week on State Road 408.

According to a report, the cars were going around 106 mph.

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Troopers said they chased after the suspects after observing the dangerous street racing.

Simon’s car was taken away by a tow truck and will be impounded for at least 30 days.

Read: Deputies: St. Cloud man charged with street racing after reaching 199 mph on Florida’s Turnpike

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