Vikings rookie told trooper he drove his Lamborghini 140 mph because of dog’s emergency

A Minnesota Vikings rookie who was clocked at 140 mph on a St. Paul freeway told the trooper who pulled him over that he was speeding because “his dog was having an emergency,” according to a citation.

Jordan Addison, the team’s No. 1 draft pick, issued a statement apologizing for the incident in which he was pulled over around 3:15 a.m. Thursday on Interstate 94.

“Yesterday morning I made a mistake and used poor judgment,” he said Friday. “I recognize and own that. I am going to learn from this and not repeat the behavior. I am truly sorry.”

The Minnesota State Patrol trooper said Addison’s 2021 Lamborghini Urus SUV passed him at “an extremely high rate of speed,” the citation states. A radar readout registered 140 mph, which was 85 mph over the posted speed limit.

“Driver stated his dog was having an emergency at his residence, and that was the reason for his speed,” the citation states.

The 21-year-old was cited for misdemeanor speeding and misdemeanor reckless driving while “consciously disregarding a substantial or unjustifiable risk,” according to the filing in Ramsey County District Court. An attorney wasn’t listed for Addison in Monday’s court record.

Addison, a wide receiver, reported to training camp on Sunday, along with other rookies, quarterbacks and select veterans.

The Maryland native played two seasons at the University of Pittsburgh before transferring to the University of Southern California. He was picked at No. 23 in the April draft and signed to a four-year, $13.7 million deal on May 17.

According to tests by Car and Driver, the 2021 Lamborghini Urus reaches 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and has a top speed of 190 mph. It costs nearly $225,000 brand new.