Pacers forward Jordan Hill was arrested and taken into custody Friday near Atlanta for allegedly driving 107 in a 65 mph zone. Local reporter Mike Petchenik of WBS News tweeted a video from the arresting officer’s dash cam that appears to show Hill’s Range Rover driving at high speed and his subsequent arrest.
#NBA star Jordan Hill arrested for driving 107 mph on #GA400. On #wsbtv at 4:15, hear from a man who called 911. pic.twitter.com/fheXVNQSxO
— Mike Petchenik (@Mike_Petchenik) July 31, 2015
Pacers president Larry Bird released the following statement on the matter Friday:
“We have been informed Jordan was arrested for allegedly reckless driving in Atlanta, Georgia,” Bird said. “It is obvious we don’t condone this. We will address this with Jordan. This is a major concern of safety, not just for Jordan, but for others.”
Indiana signed Hill to a one-year deal worth $5 million in free agency this summer after the Lakers opted not to re-sign him, despite it being widely known that Hill was one of the few teammates Kobe Bryant felt he could depend on. He averaged a career-high 12 points and 7.9 rebounds last season.
(h/t B/R; Video via Mike Petchenik)