Police: Hit-and-run leads to chase from Bristol to New Hampton
Summary
Hit And Run Bristol New Hampshire in Bristol, New Hampshire: Bristol police say a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash led officers on a high-speed chase to New Hampton on Friday. The caller reported the driver appeared to be impaired and had left the scene. An officer spotted a matching vehicle on Lake Street near Newfound Memorial Middle School; when the officer tried to stop the driver, they sped up, ran a red light, drove into oncoming lanes, and went up on a sidewalk to pass a cruiser. The chase reached speeds of up to 100 mph and ended in New Hampton when the driver lost control and struck a guardrail. The driver faces charges including aggravated DWI, conduct after an accident, reckless operation, and possession of methamphetamine, and was being held for arraignment.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Police: Hit-and-run leads to chase from Bristol to New Hampton