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Man arrested after pursuit while driving 100 miles per hour in New Hampshire town

A Rochester man was arrested after leading police on a chase for driving more than 100 mph in a 30 mph zone, authorities said. New Hampshire State Police said that around 8:20 p.m. Thursday, a trooper observed a Dodge Challenger speeding at more than 100 mph in a posted 30 mph zone on Route 108 in Somersworth Hour. The trooper attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver, later identified as Michael Ruest, 42, of Rochester, continued to act recklessly, state police said. Authorities said Ruest collided with another vehicle while attempting to evade police, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries were reported.>> Download the free WMUR app for updates on the go: Apple | Google Play

SOMERSWORTH, N.H. –

A Rochester man was arrested after leading police on a pursuit for driving more than 100 mph in a 30 mph zone, authorities said.

New Hampshire State Police said a trooper observed a Dodge Challenger traveling more than 100 mph in a posted 30 mph zone on Route 108 in Somersworth around 8:20 p.m. Thursday.

The trooper attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver, later identified as Michael Ruest, 42, of Rochester, continued to act recklessly, state police said.

Authorities said Ruest struck another vehicle while attempting to evade police, causing minor property damage. No injuries were reported.

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Ruest lost control of the car and crashed into a fence near Willard Road on Route 108. The accident disabled the car, state police said.

According to state police, a female passenger and Ruest were not injured in the accident.

Ruest was taken into custody and charged with disobeying a law enforcement officer, transportation of a controlled drug, a fixed line violation, criminal mischief, reckless conduct, reckless operation and conduct following an accident, state police said.

According to authorities, Ruest was also wanted by Lee police for possession of controlled drugs.

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