Springfield driver going 90 mph crashes into N.H. utility pole, police say
A Massachusetts driver is facing several charges after crashing their car into a utility pole in New Hampshire Saturday while trying to avoid being arrested by state troopers, New Hampshire State Police said Sunday[1].
A state trooper saw a vehicle speeding down Route 9 in Sullivan around 9:12 p.m. on Nov.
25, police said. The Trooper tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver kept going and a pursuit followed.
That’s when the vehicle started speeding up to 90 mph, police added. It was not long before the vehicle crashed into a utility pole and was heavily damaged, according to police.
When the trooper arrived at the scene of the crash, he noticed that two people had run off toward a nearby river and into a heavily wooded area.
As authorities searched the area, the passenger of the vehicle appeared with minor injuries and was brought to Cheshire Medical Center in Keene for treatment.
At around 3:30 a.m., another trooper saw a man walking down Route 9 near Granite Gorge. The man was identified as Childlove Gelin, 31, of Springfield, who was also the driver of the vehicle. Gelin also had two full extradition warrants out of New York City and Springfield, according to New Hampshire State Police.
The 31-year-old was brought to Cheshire Medical Center for treatment.
Gelin was later discharged and brought to the Cheshire County House of Corrections on the following charges:
- Disobeying an officer
- Conduct after an accident
- Reckless conduct
- Criminal mischief
- Operating after suspension
- Speeding
- Open container
- Fugitive from justice
Gelin was held without bail and will be arraigned in Keene District Court on Nov.
27.
New Hampshire State Police said Gelin could face more charges following an investigation.
The crash shut down Route 9 for several hours, but it has since reopened, police said.
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact Trooper Troy Couillard at (603) 227-2162 or [email protected][5].
References
- ^ New Hampshire State Police said Sunday (www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov)
- ^ At least 2 ejected in early morning Avon crash that hospitalized 3 people (www.masslive.com)
- ^ 2 people killed in late-night motorcycle crash in Boston, police say (www.masslive.com)
- ^ Body of 45-year-old Avon man missing for 2 months found Saturday night (www.masslive.com)
- ^ [email protected] (www.masslive.com)