Inside Zach Edey’s High-Speed Run-In With Indiana Law Enforcement
Hi, I’m Jaden Patel. I write about things that happen, usually with people who should probably know better. Today, we’re diving into a tale of velocity, vanity plates, and a very unimpressed Indiana state trooper.
Picture this: Zach Edey, the 7-foot-4 Memphis Grizzlies center, cruising down a sleepy Indiana highway like he’s auditioning for *Fast & Furious: Midwest Edition*. It’s May 1, 2025, and according to recently released bodycam footage, Edey was allegedly doing 101 mph in a 55 zone. Because nothing says “I’ve got my life together” like treating a rural highway like a qualifying lap at the Indy 500.
The officer in question, who clearly did not wake up that day hoping to chase down NBA players in a Prius, was not amused. Within seconds of pulling Edey over, she delivered what can only be described as a masterclass in deadpan disappointment. “You know exactly why I pulled you over,” she said, channeling every parent who’s ever discovered their teenager used the car without asking. “You were going 101!”
Edey attempted to mount a defense, claiming he was just trying to pass a slower vehicle. Unfortunately, his argument didn’t land. “No,” the officer replied, with the kind of finality usually reserved for people who try to use expired coupons at the grocery store. “You don’t pass at 100! The road is 55. You were going almost double the speed limit!”
It was a moment of clarity. A reminder that no matter how tall you are, the laws of physics — and Indiana — still apply. The trooper, clearly enjoying her role as the universe’s designated buzzkill, handed down a speeding ticket and a reckless driving summons, which she described as “absolutely” fair. She even offered a helpful suggestion: “You could pass someone at 80.”
Edey, to his credit, handled the situation with the grace of a man who realized he was being recorded and that arguing with a law enforcement officer is not a winning strategy. He handed over his license and registration and later struck a deal with prosecutors, paying $639.50 to have the reckless driving charge dropped. He’s since kept quiet about the incident, which is probably the best move unless he wants to explain why he thought 100 mph was a reasonable speed for a midday drive to Purdue.
Now, the NBA hasn’t publicly commented on whether this warrants any kind of internal investigation or sternly worded memo. But let’s be honest — if they start disciplining players for speeding, they’re going to have a lot of empty locker rooms.
So, what’s the takeaway? Maybe that even 7-foot-4 NBA stars aren’t immune to the occasional lapse in judgment. Or that Indiana state troopers are not here for your midlife crisis disguised as a commute. Either way, the footage is a reminder that sometimes, the universe delivers justice in the form of a very calm, very firm traffic stop.
Let’s pretend we all learned something today.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ
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