Westwood Resident Faces 3 DUI Charges in New Hampshire

A 20 year-old male from Westwood is facing three charges of driving under the influence in Hampton District Court in New Hampshire, after he was observed by New Hampshire State Police to be speeding along Interstate 95 southbound at 127 m.p.h. in a posted speed zone of 65 m.p.h. in North Hampton shortly after 3:00 a.m. on October 14, 2023.

The Westwood resident will be charged with DUI Aggravated - Attempt to Elude, DUI Aggravated - .16+, DUI - Impairment and Reckless Operation. 

A press release by New Hampshire State Police states that Trooper Cameron Vetter attempted to stop the speeding vehicle, but the driver did not stop for the trooper's emergency lights and sirens. Instead, he "continued to flee traveling southbound on I-95 toward Massachusetts."

"The vehicle slowed to approximately 60 MPH while exhibiting lane control issues. The operator was eventually stopped south of the Hampton toll plaza and taken into custody without incident," states the press release.

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