Wrong-way driver from Hudson charged with OUI

Courtesy photo A state police trooper was able to stop this vehicle as it traveled north in the southbound lanes of I-293 near Exit 4 early Saturday morning. The driver, a Hudson resident, was charged with driving under the influence. (Courtesy photo)
MANCHESTER – A Hudson resident was arrested for operating under the influence after a state trooper was able to stop the vehicle she was driving as it traveled south in the northbound lanes of I-293 early Saturday morning.
Charged with OUI was Cassidy Nottingham, 25, who was booked on the charge and later released pending an appearance in Manchester district court at a future date.
Trooper Tyler Duhamel was on patrol shortly after 1 a.m. when he came upon the vehicle traveling in the wrong direction, police said.
They said Duhamel succeeded in stopping the vehicle before any collisions occurred, and no injuries were reported.
Dean Shalhoup may be reached at 594-1256 or dshalhoup@nashuatelegraph.com.