Collision Leads To Wrong-Way DWI Arrest On I-93

CANTERBURY, NH — A Queen City man was arrested this morning after allegedly driving the wrong-way on I-93 and causing a collision, according to New Hampshire State Police. Thomas Devarenne, 27, of Manchester, was arrested on Dec. 3, 2017, for aggravated driving while intoxicated, reckless operation, and open container. At just before 3 a.m. today, state troopers were tipped off about a possible wrong-way driver traveling north in the southbound lane on I-93, according to Sgt. Daniel W. Baldassarre of Troop D.

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Three troopers found the vehicle – a gray 2012 Honda Civic – just north of Exit 18 in Canterbury.

“The vehicle had become disabled in the high-speed lane, due to a prior collision,” Baldassarre alleged.

The driver was identified as Devarenne and immediately arrested. Baldassarre stated that Devarenne reportedly took a breath test and allegedly blew twice the legal limit.

Devarenne was processed and released on personal recognizance bail. He’s due in Concord District Court on Dec. 22.

NHSP are looking to speak to witnesses to the alleged wrong-way driving and collision. Contact Trooper Micah Jones at 603-223-8885 if you have any information.

Image via NHSP.