Michael Turner , a star running back for the Atlanta Falcons , has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after being clocked at 97 mph on an Atlanta-area interstate , police said Tuesday . Turner , 30 , nicknamed `` The Burner '' because of his speed on the football field , was driving a black Audi R8 in a 65-mph zone on northbound Interstate 85 around 4 a.m. Tuesday , the Gwinnett County Sheriff 's Department said . An officer pulled him over , and after smelling alcohol and investigating further , he charged Turner with DUI and speeding , the Sheriff 's Department said . Turner was released from the Gwinnett County Jail around 7 a.m. after posting a $ 2,179 bond , according to the Sheriff 's Department . In a statement , the Falcons said , `` We are aware of the situation involving Michael and are in the process of gathering more information . Because this is now a legal matter , the club will have no further comment at this time . '' Turner 's touchdown several hours earlier had helped the Falcons defeat the Denver Broncos 27-21 on the nationally televised Monday Night Football game played in Atlanta 's Georgia Dome . Since Turner joined the Falcons in 2008 , he has been one of the most prolific runners in the National Football League . He has led the National Football Conference in rushing yards the past two seasons .
Michael Turner is charged with DUI , speeding on Interstate 85 near Atlanta . A Georgia man was arrested after he allegedly drove his car into a police officer and then fled the scene in an attempt to avoid arrest. Officers say Turner was driving at 97 mph .