Alleged Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Arrested on I-93

CONCORD, NH — A Lakes Region man was arrested this morning for allegedly driving in the wrong direction on I-93 this morning and nearly causing at least one collision in the process, according to the New Hampshire State Police. Michael Drake, 34, of Meredith, was arrested on Oct. 21, 2016, for driving while intoxicated, second offense, reckless conduct, and open container.

Editor’s note: This post was derived from information supplied by the New Hampshire State Police. It does not indicate a conviction. This link explains the name removal request process for NH Patch police reports.

At about 2:30 a.m. this morning, state troopers received reports that there was a vehicle traveling south in the northbound lane of I-93 and had nearly caused at least one head-on collision near Mile Marker 52 in Canterbury. A trooper caught up with him near Mile Marker 46, just north of Exit 17, and along with another trooper, they were able to slow the vehicle down and get it to stop in the passing lane by boxing the vehicle in so it couldn’t continue south, according to Sgt. James Steinmetz of the NHSP. Drake was then arrested.

“The results of his breath test indicated he was twice the legal limit,” Steinmetz alleged.

Drake was released on personal recognizance bail and is due in Concord District Court on Nov. 4.

Anyone who witnessed or may information regarding this incident is urged to contact Trooper Christopher Martineau by email at Christopher.Martineau@nh.dos.gov or by calling 603-223-8626.