Wrong-Way Driver on I-393 was Drunk, Again: NHSP

CONCORD, NH — A local man was arrested for his second driving under the influence charge after allegedly driving east on I-393 in the westbound lane, according to New Hampshire State Police. Karihungu Ntihinyurwa, 36, of Concord, was arrested on Oct. 30, 2016, and charged with driving while intoxicated-second offense, reckless conduct, and an open container violation.

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At around 11 p.m. last night, state troopers began receiving reports of a wrong-way driving in the westbound lane of I-393, according to a press statement. Two state troopers along with Chichester Police later stopped a vehicle – a 2005 Dodge Caravan – at the westbound on-ramp of I-393 and Route 4, according to police.

The driver, Ntihinyurwa, was immediately arrested without incident.

“The results of his breath test indicated he was more than twice the legal limit,” according to Sgt. James W. Steinmetz of the NHSP. “Concord PD is currently investigating Ntihinyurwa for conduct after an accident that occurred before he drove the wrong way on I-393.”

Ntihinyurwa was released on personal recognizance bail and is due in court on Nov. 4.

Anyone who witnessed or may information regarding this incident is urged to contact Trooper Megan Walsh by email at Megan.Walsh@dos.nh.gov or by calling 603-223-8496.

Exactly one year ago, Ntihinyurwa was arrested for DWI and open container on Loudon Road, after allegedly backing into a pickup truck.