Dallas Olympian Sha'Carri Richardson after alleged 100-mph speeding in Florida: "I didn't even know my car was speeding"
American Olympian sprinter and Dallas native Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested near Orlando, Florida, for allegedly driving over 100 mph on Thursday.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office said a deputy pulled over an Aston Martin for traveling at 104 mph, tailgating and crossing lanes of traffic to pass other drivers on S.R. 429, near Stoneybrook Parkway in Clermont. The sheriff's office said Richardson was the driver. She is charged with dangerous excessive speeding.
CBS Orlando affiliate WKMG reported Richardson met her bond was was released Thursday night.
In a police bodycam video obtained by WKMG, Richardson can be seen apologizing to the deputy.
"I did not mean to do that. My phone, I didn't even know my car was speeding," Richardson said.
She also pleaded numerous times to not be taken to jail.
WKMG reported that the charges Richardson faces stem from a new Florida law that makes it a crime to drive 100 mph or more "in a manner that endangers people or property."
First-time offenders can face a $500 fine, up to 30 days in jail or both.
Previous arrest at Seattle-Tacoma Airport
Richardson was previously arrested in August of last year on a domestic violence charge at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The incident occurred at a TSA checkpoint where Richardson and a man got into an argument, according to the report detailed by the arresting officer.
After viewing security footage, police found that Richardson allegedly pushed the man, and he fell into a nearby column. The video also allegedly showed the man attempting to walk away from Richardson. Richardson also threw a pair of headphones at him, police say. The man told police Richardson was his girlfriend. He didn't want to pursue charges, police said.
In 2023, the track at John Kincaide Stadium in South Dallas, where Richardson got her start, was renamed the Sha'Carri Richardson Track after a unanimous vote by the Dallas ISD board of trustees. Nov. 10 was also officially named Sha'Carri Richardson Day in Dallas.
