A Barnstead woman was arrested after police said she led officers on a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 93.
On Wednesday morning, New Hampshire State Troopers were alerted to a report of a motorcyclist that had failed to stop for an officer. At 9:26 a.m., Trooper Jacob Plourde observed a motorcyclist matching the description while patrolling on I-93 in Bow. He followed the driver, who police identified as Stephanie Lane, 35, and attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop.
Lane did not comply, instead accelerating and recklessly passing other vehicles, according to police. Plourde disengaged from the pursuit due to a “traffic enforcement effort” underway ahead, police said. He relayed details to Trooper Thomas Lombardi, who was nearby in a State Police aircraft. Ground units did not continue the chase.
From the air, Lombardi and other officers monitored Lane as she weaved through traffic at 90 miles per hour. She crashed shortly after attempting to take Exit 9N in Hooksett.
Members of Hooksett Fire and Rescue treated Lane for minor injuries that did not require hospitalization.
Lane was charged with disobeying an officer, reckless driving, misuse of plates, operating without a motorcycle license, unregistered vehicle, and uninspected vehicle, according to police. She was released on personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to be arraigned at Concord District Court on Friday, September 5.