Motorcyclist takes plea deal after ‘Colorado Springs to Denver in 20 minutes’ video

DENVER (KDVR) — A YouTuber took a plea deal after he posted a video of himself reaching speeds over 150 mph on his motorcycle, driving from Colorado Springs to the Denver area in 20 minutes.

The rider, 32-year-old Rendon Dietzmann, posted the video in September showing his ride on Interstate 25, starting at Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs and ending up in the Denver metro area within about 20 minutes.


‘Colorado Springs to Denver in 20 minutes’ video leads to YouTuber’s arrest warrant

The Colorado State Patrol issued a warrant for his arrest in January on charges of menacing, engaged in a speed contest, reckless endangerment, reckless driving, speeding 40 mph over prima facie limit, engaged in an exhibition of speed and vehicle had no number plates attached.

Dietzmann was arrested in Texas in February on a different warrant. Records indicate that he was arrested on a warrant out of El Paso County with an assault charge.

FOX31 reached out to the Colorado District Attorney and confirmed that Dietzmann pleaded guilty to speed exhibition.

According to the DA’s office, the plea includes:

The defendant shall pay the maximum fine of $300 (plus a surcharge on the fine and court costs) within 24 hours of the plea.

The defendant shall serve 14 days straight in jail. (Defendant has served 14 days in jail in connection with this case.)

12 points were assessed against the defendant’s driver’s license. (Dietzmann’s privilege to drive in Colorado will be revoked by the Department of Revenue.)

Defendant shall reimburse the People of the State of Colorado for the full cost of his extradition: $1,996.08 within 24 hours of plea.

The DA’s office said that the agreement will go into place at Dietzmann’s next hearing, which is set for Apr. 23.

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