HAMPTON, New Hampshire – A Florida motorist is accused of aggravated driving while intoxicated and clocking 171 miles per hour on a New Hampshire highway, state police said.
Christopher Unghire, 36, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., was arrested Sunday and charged with reckless driving, reckless conduct and aggravated driving while intoxicated, state police said.
On Sunday at approximately 5:15 p.m., Troopers Brian Hanna and Seth Parker were conducting routine traffic checks when Hanna saw a motorcycle traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed on Exeter, state police said.
Hanna was initially able to “clock” the motorcycle at 120 mph before accelerating to 160 mph, state police said.
Hanna was able to alert Parker, who was far ahead of the motorcycle, and the two troopers coordinated a plan to stop the reckless operator, state police said.
Once in sight, Parker was able to get a speed record of 171 mph, and troopers initiated a traffic stop and arrested Unghire.
Unghire was released on personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to be arraigned in Hampton Circuit Court on June 1.
Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.
Follow Boston 25 News at Facebook i Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
©2023 Cox Media Group
