MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire police officer is facing charges — including driving under the influence — after authorities say he crashed into another vehicle on I-93 in Manchester while off-duty.

State police say David Connare — a Manchester police officer — was driving his 2011 Mazda at a high rate of speed on Tuesday around 7 p.m. when he rear-ended a car.

Both Connare and the other driver were treated at Elliott Hospital and released. The highway was closed for at least 20 minutes.

Connare is charged with reckless conduct, which is a felony, and driving under the influence.

He is scheduled to appear in Manchester District Court on Dec. 10.

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