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Driver arrested after crashing into New Hampshire state trooper in Haverhill – Newport Dispatch
HAVERHILL — A woman is facing serious charges after colliding with a New Hampshire State Police cruiser in Haverhill.
On Wednesday, Aug. 21, Trooper Jawara Conde was dispatched to assist Haverhill Police Department officers in pursuit of a white Hyundai Elantra that had failed to obey a stop request.
While traveling north on County Road, Trooper Conde spotted the vehicle heading southbound, driving erratically and swerving across lanes.
Despite activating his emergency lights to initiate a stop, the Hyundai, driven by Abigail Ordway, 38, of Littleton, struck the cruiser.
Ordway attempted to flee by reversing and turning the vehicle around, but ended up off the road in a ditch.
Ordway was arrested and faces felony charges, including reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, operating after habitual offender, and criminal mischief.
Additionally, she faces misdemeanor charges of aggravated DUI – attempting to elude police, DUI – impairment, conduct after an accident, and disobeying an officer.
Following her arraignment on Thursday, Aug. 22, Ordway was held on preventative detention at the Grafton County Department of Corrections.
Trooper Conde did not sustain injuries in the incident.
The scene was attended by Woodsville Ambulance, Haverhill Police, and Bath Police.
Authorities are encouraging anyone with further information to contact Trooper Jacob Ingerson via email at [email protected] or by calling (603) 223-8477.