A 61-year-old woman was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI following a vehicular accident in Pelham, NH, late Friday night. NBC Boston reported that Denise Winn's car, described as a Lexus sedan, was found crashed into a utility pole on Old Gage Hill Road.
The collision, which occurred around 11:42 p.m., appeared straightforward, according to Boston 25 News. Winn, a resident of Pelham, was driving her white 2020 Lexus south when she couldn't make a turn, slamming into the pole after Eddy Lane. Police arriving at the scene noted "indicators of impairment," and subsequently, Winn was arrested for driving under the influence.
While the accident did not result in injury, it led to significant disruption; the impacted road was closed as crews worked through the night to restore the broken utility pole. Details provided by both news agencies indicate that although Winn was charged with aggravated DUI and criminal mischief, she was released on personal recognizance bail. Her arraignment has been scheduled for December 9 at Salem District Court.
The aftermath of the accident saw the local police seeking assistance from witnesses. Driving under the influence is a critical concern, not just in Pelham but across the nation, with ramifications that ripple outward from the point of impact – in this case, quite literally against a utility pole by Eddy Lane. Police request that anyone with information contact them at 603-635-2411, as mentioned by Boston 25 News.
