Troopers capture man speeding 95 mph on US 64 near Zebulon

A man was in custody Monday night after leading a trooper on a high-speed chase on U.S. Highway 64.

The State Highway Patrol told WRAL News a trooper tried to stop James Windsor Privette II, who was driving 95 mph on U.S. 64 near Zebulon in a Ford Mustang.

The trooper said Privette sped up and tried to get away.

Before 9:30 p.m., authorities said Privette crashed his car near Mile Marker 435 and Arendell Avenue and tried to run away. His dog was with him, troopers said

The trooper chased Privette into the woods. There was a brief struggle, but the trooper overpowered Privette, who was taken into custody.

WRAL News is working to learn if he faces any charges.