140 mph driver flown to Boston hospital after crash on Everett Turnpike
A driver going up to 140 mph on the F.E. Everett Turnpike needed to be taken by helicopter to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after crashing early Friday, New Hampshire State Police said.
Around 1:29 a.m., the driver of a 2018 Infiniti Q50 passed a trooper going approximately 140 mph on the southbound lanes in Bedford. The driver refused to stop, and a pursuit ensued, according to a news release.
'The driver continued southbound on the turnpike until ultimately traveling off the right side of the roadway where the vehicle crashed,' in Merrimack, the release said.
The driver was trapped inside the vehicle, which was on fire, according to the release. Troopers and Merrimack police used fire extinguishers to 'control the fire while attempting to get the driver out.'
Merrimack firefighters were able to put the flames out and rescue the driver. The vehicle was heavily damaged.
The driver had not been identified as of 5 p.m. Friday. His injuries were described as serious.
All southbound lanes of the turnpike were closed for a period of time as a result of the crash.
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