Barnstead woman charged after leading police on high-speed chase

Stephanie Lane (NHSP photo)

BOW - A Barnstead woman was arrested Wednesday after leading police on a high speed chase on Interstate 93.

Troopers from the Special Enforcement Unit were conducting a traffic enforcement initiative on I-93 in Bow when around 9:25 a.m. they spotted a motorcycle matching the description of one that had previously been reported to have failed to stop for an officer.

When the trooper attempted a traffic stop the motorcyclist sped up and attempted to elude the trooper by recklessly passing other vehicles. At this point the puruit ended due to a traffic enforcement effort being conducted up ahead.

A short while after, the motorcycle was spotted from the air, weaving through the traffic at 90 miles per hour. Units on the ground did not closely pursue the motorcycle but left it to the aircraft to monitor. The motorcyclist attempted to take exit 9N in Hooksett but failed to negotiate the curve and crashed.

Following the crash troopers arrived on scene and found Stephanie Lane, 35, of Barnstead, who had minor injuries.

Lane was charged with disobeying an officer, reckless driving, misuse of plates, operating without a motorcycle license, unregistered vehicle, and uninspected vehicle. She was released on personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to be arraigned in the Concord District Court on Sept. 5.