Crime & Safety

Malden Man Bagged Driving 117 MPH in NH: State Police

NHSP used a laser speed measuring device to allegedly catch Sachin Rajan speeding last night.

CONCORD, NH - A Massachusetts man is due in court in July after allegedly being caught driving more than 110 mph on I-89 in Sunapee, according to New Hampshire State Police.

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According to state police, a Troop C speed enforcement detail reportedly observed a vehicle traveling south near Exit 12A β€œat an extremely high rate of speed.”

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The team used a laser speed measuring device to track – and allegedly confirm – the vehicle’s speed, which was 117 miles per hour, according to Sgt. Daniel Brown of the NHSP.

The vehicle was pulled over and Rajan was arrested and charged. He’s due in Newport District Court on July 12.

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