Nashua Driver Faces Second DUI After Crash in Milford

On the evening of Oct. 16, police in Milford responded to a report of a minor collision near 57 South Street. What started as a fender‑bender quickly spiraled into something far messier.

When officers arrived, they found a GMC Sierra pickup that had been hit, air bags already deployed, and a driver who was clearly not in a fit state to stay put. The man—identified as Jacob E. Boisvert, 44, of McKean Street in Nashua—had apparently fled the scene, careening onto CSX railroad tracks on nearby 177 South Street.

That reckless move set off a brief but tense chase. By the time the police finally corralled him, Boisvert was resisting, refusing to comply with commands, and even tried to hide a broken‑seal bottle of Absolut vodka in the car. The officers also logged a criminal trespass on the railroad property, and noted that the driver was transporting alcohol while under the influence.

Boisvert’s trouble with the law isn’t new. Back in January, a Nashua District Court judge found him guilty of DUI. Now, with the new arrest, he’s facing a slew of additional charges: DUI‑second offense, disobeying an officer, resisting arrest, property‑damage after an accident, and the railroad trespass, to name a few.

After a brief stint in jail, he was released on bail pending an arraignment scheduled for the coming Monday at Milford District Court. The court documents are sparse on details, but they confirm the basic timeline: crash, flight, police pursuit, and eventual detention.

Local residents, who often hear about the occasional traffic incident, are understandably uneasy when a repeat offender puts the community at risk again. While the crash itself caused only minor damage, the combination of drunk driving, a hit‑and‑run, and the dangerous railroad incursion is a stark reminder of why law‑enforcement vigilance matters.

For anyone looking to follow the case, the next court appearance will likely bring more clarity on potential penalties—especially given the prior conviction. Until then, the Milford Police Department urges drivers to think twice before getting behind the wheel after drinking, and to always stay at the scene of an accident.