22-year-old man arrested on first date after being caught going 120 mph, officials say

SCOTTSDALE, AZ. (AZFamily/Gray News) - A man in Arizona was arrested for excessive speeding while on a first date, officials said.

About 11 p.m. April 15, an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper says a 22-year-old driver was caught going 120 mph on a freeway.

His date allegedly told the trooper that they were on a first date and that she felt scared, saying, “This would be their last date.”

Authorities said he was taken into custody and tried to plead for a warning, saying it was his first offense. He was booked on charges of criminal speed and reckless driving.

His car was impounded for 20 days.

“The most attractive qualities in anyone are being safe and smart. First date criminal activity is a total red flag. Set up your first date for success by watching your speed, staying alert on the road, and being respectful towards other drivers,” the Arizona Department of Public Safety wrote on social media.