Police chase in Somersworth, New Hampshire ends in crash and arrest – NBC Boston

A New Hampshire man was arrested Thursday evening after he crashed twice while fleeing police, authorities said Friday.

A state trooper spotted a Dodge Challenger traveling over 100 mph in a 30 mph zone on Route 108 in Somersworth around 8:20 p.m. He tried to stop the car, but police said the driver continued driving and tried to avoid him.

According to state police, the driver collided with another car during the chase, causing minor damage but no injuries.

The fleeing car then struck a fence on Route 108 near Willard Road and became disabled, police said.

The driver, identified as 42-year-old Michael Ruest of Rochester, was arrested. He and a woman in the car were not injured.

Ruest is charged with reckless conduct, reckless use, disobeying a police officer, transportation of a controlled drug, conduct after an accident, criminal mischief and a hard line violation. Police said Ruest was also wanted in Lee for drug possession.

According to police, Ruest is being held at the Strafford County Department of Corrections until he is arraigned. Authorities did not say when he would appear in court.

Anyone with information is asked to call 603-271-3636.