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Man arrested for wrong-way driving on I-293 in Manchester

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MANCHESTER — A Bedford man was arrested for driving the wrong way while under the influence on Interstate 293 in Manchester.

At 9:42 p.m. yesterday, March 17, State Police dispatch received multiple calls about a vehicle traveling the wrong way and hitting multiple guardrails on I-293 near Exit 2.

Troopers responded and quickly located the vehicle, a blue 2017 Subaru Forester.

The driver of the SUV corrected his direction near Exit 1 on I-293 and stopped shortly after on South Porter Street in Manchester, where he was taken into custody.

The driver of the Subaru SUV was identified as Kyle Loconte, 37, of Bedford.

Loconte was charged with felony reckless conduct with a deadly weapon as well as aggravated driving while intoxicated, disobeying an officer, and various other motor vehicle offenses.

Loconte is scheduled to appear in Manchester District Court in April.

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