Wrong Way Driver - Everett Turnpike, Merrimack

On December 5, 2021 at approximately 11:35pm, Troopers from the New Hampshire State Police Troop B Barracks received multiple calls regarding a vehicle that was traveling the wrong way on the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Merrimack. This vehicle was observed heading northbound in the southbound lane in the area of Exit 10.

While Troopers responded to the area, additional callers reported that the vehicle in question had made a U-Turn and was now traveling south in the southbound lanes. It was also reported that the driver was driving with the door open and that he was hanging outside the vehicle.

With the assistance of additional concerned citizens who followed the vehicle and reported its location, Troopers were able to stop the vehicle. Upon locating the vehicle, Troopers also observed the operator to be hanging out of the open door as it traveled on the highway in the area immediately south of Exit 6 in Nashua.

The driver was identified as Christopher Robinson, Age 41, Salem, MA.

Robinson was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs and with a suspended license. Further charges may be forthcoming.

Anyone who may have witnessed this event is asked to contact Trooper Henry Gula at 603-223-4381 or Henry.F.Gula@dos.nh.gov.