Vikings rookie Addison enters petition to plead guilty to driving 140 mph on I-94
Vikings WR Jordan Addison gets ready to run a route during Friday's rookie mini-camp practice. (FILE/KSTP-TV)
Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison has agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge after he was cited last month for driving 140 mph on Interstate 94.
A court filing from Wednesday states that Minnesota’s first-round draft pick entered a petition to plead guilty to a petty misdemeanor speeding charge and pay $686 to settle the matter. If accepted by a judge, the misdemeanor reckless driving charge would be dismissed, according to the deal. He’ll also have his license revoked for six months, in accordance with state law.
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The Minnesota State Patrol says a trooper pulled over Addison’s Lamborghini at around 3 a.m. on July 20 after seeing the vehicle going around 140 mph on I-94 near Dale Street in St. Paul.
A citation summary notes that Addison told the trooper his dog was having an emergency and that’s why he was speeding.
The rookie released a statement the following day, saying, “Yesterday morning I made a mistake and used poor judgment. I recognize and own that. I am going to learn from this and not repeat the behavior. I am truly sorry.”
The 21-year-old is expected to have a large role in the Vikings’ offense this season.