Putnams Ski and Snowboard Shop in Portsmouth, New Hampshire got plowed by an Audi SUV at 2:40 AM today when a teen driver lost control of his car and slammed into the front of the shop.
Police said it appeared the Audi SUV was traveling west on Lang Road at high speed when it failed to stop at the Lafayette Road intersection, and crashed into the ski shop at 2998 Lafayette Road. . . Portsmouth Police Lt. Rodney McQuate said the crash caused “quite extensive” damage, including damage to the building’s cement foundation.
Four teens were in the car and all four were taken to the hospital, two in serious condition. The teens were apparently celebrating their graduation from high school. SeaCoastOnline is reporting that the driver, Mercer Smith, 18, is still in the hospital and:
“. . . was arrested and charged with three felony counts of driving while intoxicated, one count of aggravated DWI and a count of DWI. Lt. Mike Schwartz said Smith was arrested at an undisclosed hospital, posted $1,000 cash bail and was instructed to notify police when he is released so an arraignment can be scheduled.
[Link: Union Leader and SeaCoastOnline]
