A New Haven man is accused of driving 120 miles per hour in a 55-mile-per-hour zone while fleeing from police on Interstate 95 North in Stratford early Saturday morning.
Police said a state trooper tried to stop 30-year-old Orlando Rolon-Hernandez, of New Haven, at 1:19 a.m. Saturday and he fled, leading police on a chase near exit 41.
Rolon-Hernandez is accused of changing lanes at high speeds several times and police ended the chase near exit 42.
They picked up the pursuit and followed Rolon-Hernandez off Interstate 91 at exit 5 and apprehended him at his home, police said.
Police noted the smell of alcohol on Rolon-Hernandez’s breath and said he failed sobriety tests.
Rolon-Hernandez has been charged with reckless endangerment, operating under the influence and additional charges.
