A Massachusetts man now faces charges of driving under the influence (DUI) after his vehicle collided with and killed a bear in Hollis, New Hampshire. According to Boston 25 News, the incident occurred on November 3, around 6:16 p.m. at the intersection of Broad Street near Pine Hill Road. Timothy Harrigan, age 30, from Leominster, Massachusetts, was behind the wheel. Police who responded to the scene found the animal already dead and observed signs that Harrigan was impaired.
Further investigation led to Harrigan's arrest, who police say registered a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .17—over twice the legal limit of .08. The charges against him include DUI aggravated, DUI, and an open container violation. After being processed, the Massachusetts man was released on PR bail. Notably, when Harrigan secured a ride from the police station, his driver, Sarah Chicoine, 29, of Nashua, was found to have been operating on a suspended license and registrations, NBC Boston reports. She now faces charges of driving after revocation/suspension and suspension of vehicle registration.
