Kyle Freeman, 24, of Merrimack, is facing seven charges including manslaughter in connection with the April 22 motor vehicle crash that took the life of 23-year-old Brandee LaBarge of Manchester. Courtesy photo/Nashua Police Department

NASHUA — Kyle Freeman, 24, of Merrimack, turned himself in to Nashua Police on May 29 regarding his involvement in the motor vehicle crash that killed his passenger, Brandee LaBarge, 23, of Manchester, in the early morning hours of April 22.

The day before the crash, LaBarge had reportedly filed a protection order against Freeman, who was facing charges of domestic violence.

According to court documents, at approximately 1:40 a.m. on April 22, police were responding to a report of an assault involving a knife at the Residence Inn at 25 Trafalgar Sq.

While en route, officers observed Freeman and LaBarge going the wrong way on Somerset Parkway. To make matters worse, his Nissan Altima was coming directly at them.

According to police, the vehicle crossed back over the median to avoid a head-on collision and accelerated past the officers at an “extremely high rate of speed” with the headlights off.

A short time later, police reported hearing a loud crash in the parking lot of 402 Amherst St. Police and medical personnel found the Altima upside down on the bank of a small pond in an office park.

The preliminary investigation suggested that the vehicle was traveling south on Somerset Parkway, crossed over Amherst Street, went through a parking lot hitting several objects before going airborne and landing on the other side of the pond.

Upon impact, LaBarge and Freeman were both thrown from the vehicle and landed in the parking lot.

Although LaBarge survived the crash, she was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Freeman sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken via MedFlight to a Boston hospital.

According to court documents, Freeman claimed he had no recollection of the crash when he was questioned by police while still in the hospital on May 8.

However, two of his friends reportedly told investigators that Freeman consumed an entire bottle of vodka earlier that night. Freeman’s friends also said they asked the Residence Inn staff to call police regarding a disturbance in his room.

In addition to manslaughter, Freeman has been charged with aggravated DUI, disobeying an officer, operating as a habitual offender, stalking – domestic violence, driving after revocation/suspension – DUI and driving without giving proof.

Under state law, if convicted, Freeman could face up to 70 years in prison, up to five years of probation and up to $18,000 in fines.

Freeman waived his arraignment which was scheduled for May 30 in the Ninth Circuit Nashua District Division Court. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for June 10.