Central Nebraska Today
GRAND ISLAND – A Grand Island man is accused of driving 151 mph in a 50 mph zone while intoxicated.
Jason W. Hornady, 54, of 2711 Riverside Drive was charged in Hall County Court with first-offense DUI, 2nd offense willful reckless driving, racing on a highway, all misdemeanors; and speeding more than 36 mph over the limit, an infraction.
His arraignment will be at 2 p.m. July 10. His bond was set at 10 percent of $2,500.
Hornady is vice president of Hornady Manufacturing.
According to a Hall County Sheriff’s probable cause statement, at 3:45 p.m. June 21, a deputy was conducting a routine patrol. He observed a gray 2022 Gray Cadillac CT5-V traveling at a speed well over the speed limit on South Blaine Street between Wildwood Drive and Schimmer Drive.
Using a radar, the deputy determined that the car was going 151 mph in a 50 mph zone.
The deputy conducted a traffic stop at 3421 S. Blaine St. He contacted the driver and “detected the odor of alcohol.”
Hornady “admitted to excessive speeding” and was showing off for his friend in the passenger seat. Hornady also admitted to drinking and failed a preliminary breath sample.
He was arrested and transported to the Hall County Jail. His breath test was 0.151 of alcohol per 210 L of breath.
