Road Racing on Interstate 93

Londonderry, New Hampshire – On December 3, 2022, at approximately 8:30 PM, Trooper Harkonen of the New Hampshire State Police Troop B Barracks observed a gray 2008 BMW Coupe and a white 2018 Infiniti Q50 road racing in Londonderry near the exit 5 Southbound on ramp to Interstate 93.

Both vehicles entered onto I-93 South and began to drive side by side. The BMW and Infiniti simultaneously accelerated and commenced racing. Trooper Harkonen clocked the BMW at 128MPH and the Infiniti at 131MPH. Both vehicles were driving in a posted 65MPH zone.

Trooper Harkonen with assistance from Trooper Sanches and Trooper Romig were able to stop and identify the operators. The Infiniti driver, Nickolas J. Quintal, Hooksett, NH, Age: 20, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child (passenger), road racing, reckless operation, and negligent driving. The BMW driver, Wyatt H. Adams, Derry, NH, Age: 18, was charged with road racing, reckless operation, and negligent driving.

Both operators were arrested and bailed to their own recognizance and are due to appear before the Derry Circuit Court at a later date.