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Suspected drunken driver traveling 102 mph on I-85

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A man stopped on I-85 for traveling 102 mph now also faces a driving while impaired charge.

Highway Patrol Trooper E.J. Williams stopped Marcellus Demorris Hardin for traveling 102 mph on I-85 near the intersection with N.C. 273 in Mount Holly at 2:58 a.m. Saturday, according to a citation. That area has a speed limit of 60 mph.

After stopping Hardin the trooper stated he noticed a smell of alcohol on the suspect as well as signs of impairment.

Hardin, 26, of 1650 Herman Drive, Gastonia, declined an Intoxilyzer test.

Hardin was booked into Gaston County Jail under a $10,000 bond on charges of driving while impaired, speeding and driving while license revoked.

Hardin has other driving after drinking under age convictions and pending driving while license revoked charges.


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