Captured on camera: Sparks fly when driver speeds through Appleton roundabout



APPLETON -- A wild ride was caught on camera at a roundabout in Appleton.

The incident happened early Sunday morning, March 31, near Richmond Street and Northland Avenue in Appleton.

Video captured a driver speeding through a roundabout, taking out a sign, and landing with sparks flying. Officials estimate the driver was going about 80 mph, according to a report from WLUK, before crashing into a Taco Bell.

"There was a damage in the roundabout and then some significant damage in Taco Bell property, the sign to take your order, that was all damaged," an officer reported to WLUK.

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Appleton roundabout driver courtesy: Appleton Police Department



The 25-year-old driver was taken to the hospital where he was treated for minor injuries. The Appleton man was ticketed for operating while intoxicated and reckless driving.