HOOKSETT — A Manchester man was arrested on multiple charges Saturday night after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and crashing his motorcycle in Hooksett.
At approximately 10:16 p.m., a Hooksett police officer spotted a motorcycle speeding at 77 mph in a 35 mph zone on Hooksett Road near Water Works Drive.
The officer, who confirmed the speed with radar, attempted to stop the motorcycle, which then illegally passed two vehicles and disappeared over a hillcrest.
The motorcyclist, identified as Paul Hickey, 34, of Manchester, was found shortly after having lost control and collided with a guardrail.
Hickey, who was the only person on the motorcycle, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Hickey is facing charges including Aggravated DUI, Reckless Conduct, Operating While Habitual Offender, Disobeying a Police Officer, and other motor vehicle violations.
Furthermore, there was an active warrant for his arrest from the Manchester Police Department for Failure to Register as a Sexual Offender.
The Hooksett Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene, and Hickey is scheduled for arraignment at the 6th Circuit Court-Hooksett on Oct. 31 at 8:15 a.m.
Authorities are requesting anyone with information about the incident to contact Ofc. Joshua Preve at 603-624-1560 x403 or via email at [email protected].
