A morning commute on the Treasure Coast took a dangerous turn when local law enforcement intercepted a driver allegedly breaking Florida’s strict traffic regulations. A 29-year-old woman from Boca Raton was arrested in Port St. Lucie after police clocked her vehicle traveling at extreme speeds along a busy stretch of U.S. Highway 1.
The incident occurred just after 8:00 a.m. on August 14. According to St. Lucie County court documents, police officers were conducting routine speed enforcement near the 1600 block of Green Acres Circle, adjacent to U.S. 1. During the patrol, officers observed what appeared to be a high-speed street race between two vehicles. Radar confirmed that one of the cars, a white Mustang, was traveling at an alarming 101 mph.
Key Details of the Incident:
- Location: U.S. 1 near Green Acres Circle in Port St. Lucie
- Clocked Speed: 101 mph on police radar
- Vehicles Observed: A white Mustang and a silver Volkswagen
- Bail Amount: $250
Under Florida law, driving 50 mph or more over the posted speed limit triggers severe penalties, often referred to as the state’s “super speeder” statutes. The driver of the Mustang, identified as Kamille Karkour, was subjected to a traffic stop following the radar reading. While speaking with law enforcement, Karkour reportedly denied that she was actively racing the second vehicle.
Following the stop, Karkour was officially charged with dangerous excessive speeding at 100 mph or more in a manner that threatens the safety of other people or property. She was subsequently transported to the St. Lucie County Jail to be booked on the charges. Jail records indicate that she was released later that same afternoon after posting bail.
Excessive speeding on major Treasure Coast arteries poses a significant threat to the safety of local commuters, pedestrians, and property. Law enforcement agencies across Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties routinely conduct targeted speed enforcement details to curb aggressive driving and enforce vehicular safety laws.
A 29-year-old Boca Raton woman was arrested on the Treasure Coast after being clocked at 101 mph on U.S. 1 in Port St. Lucie. She faces charges under Florida’s excessive speeding laws for driving in a manner that endangers public safety and property.
