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        Goshen teen led New Hampshire police on pursuit and drove over 100 mph

        Troopers and local police used deflation device to stop Smart. After hitting the device, Smart attempted a sudden turn, which caused him to lose control of the car. The car ended up in a ditch.

        Rose Shannon

        Jan 24, 2025, 9:38 PM

        Updated 11 days ago

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        A Goshen teen was arrested for leading New Hampshire State Police on a nearly 30-mile pursuit.
        Officials say the teen drove as high as 137 mph during the nearly 15-minute pursuit.
        Troopers say they attempted to stop 18-year-old Thomas C. Smart for speeding in Dover around 8:30 p.m. Monday.
        Smart was seen driving 95 mph in a 55 mph zone, according to authorities.
        Troopers say instead of slowing down, Smart sped up and continued to drive in an increasingly dangerous manner.
        Troopers and local police used deflation device to stop Smart.
        After hitting the device, Smart attempted a sudden turn, which caused him to lose control of the car. The car ended up in a ditch.
        Smart was charged felony reckless conduct, criminal mischief and disobeying a police officer.
        He was not injured in the crash. A passenger in the car was also not injured.
        Police say Smart in currently in preventative detention.