By: Laura Soukkavong
Bedford, NH – A Massachusetts woman is facing multiple charges following an early morning rollover crash at a toll plaza in Bedford, New Hampshire.
Just before 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, State Troopers assigned to Troop B responded to a reported rollover crash on the F.E. Everett Turnpike South at the Bedford Toll Plaza.
Upon arrival, Troopers discovered a 2009 Honda Accord overturned on its side within one of the toll lanes. Emergency crews quickly secured the scene and began assessing the driver.
The operator of the vehicle, identified as Aracelia Valentin, 45, of Lawrence, Ma, sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
Following an on-scene investigation, authorities determined that impairment was a contributing factor in the crash. Valentin has been charged with Aggravated Driving while Intoxicated (DWI), Driving Under the Infleunce, and Reckless Conduct.
She is schedule to appear in Merrimack District Court in April 21, at 8 a.m.
As a result of the crash, four toll lanes were temporarily closed for an hour while crews worked to clear debris and restore safe traffic flow.
State Police were assisted at the scene by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation and the Bedford Fire Department.
The crash remains under investigation.
Valentin is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.