Woman accused of driving 103 with grandson in car

[April 01, 2009]  SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- Authorities arrested a woman accused of driving 103 mph with her 10-year-old grandson in the car. Sheriff's Lt. Sheila Lorance said Deputy Ryan Postlewait saw the woman's Mazda 6 whizz by on Hylo Road on Sunday, and he confirmed the speed on a radar gun.

Though the road is known to attract speeders, Postlewait reported that he has never clocked anyone driving that fast.

The driver, a 53-year-old woman, reportedly told authorities she was trying to teach her grandson about the dangers of speeding, and warned him never to drive the way she was about to.

The woman was charged with reckless driving and reckless endangering.

[Associated Press]

Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.