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85-Year-Old Charged After Deputies Say He Hit 110 MPH in Leesburg Street Race

Deputies cite radar readings and body‑camera footage that could lead to criminal penalties under Florida’s super‑speeder law.

Overview

  • Authorities say a gray Nissan 350Z and a red Chevrolet Corvette were observed side‑by‑side on State Road 48 in Leesburg on June 12, with deputies recording the Corvette at 125 mph and the Nissan at 110 mph.
  • William Bosworth, 85, was arrested and charged with street racing and dangerous excessive speeding after deputies stopped his Nissan and told him they clocked him at 110 mph.
  • The other driver, 57‑year‑old Philip/Phillip Signorino, was also arrested and accused of driving the Corvette at 125 mph while denying he reached that speed.
  • Body‑camera footage shows both men denying they were racing and includes an exchange in which a deputy tells Bosworth, “I know what street racing looks like when I see it,” and jail records show both were released after posting bond.
  • If prosecutors pursue the case, the drivers could face fines, license suspension or jail under Florida’s super‑speeder rule and the matter remains pending with no reported convictions or court dates.