Driver Crashes SUV Into Bridge, River On I-95 In Hampton: New Hampshire State Police

CONCORD, NH — New Hampshire State Police are investigating the cause of a crash on Interstate 95 on Saturday.

Around 1 a.m., troopers were sent to a report of a driver in an SUV crashing into the Taylor River Bridge and flipping her 2015 Honda Pilot into the river. The SUV was found with heavy damage, on its side, partially submerged in the river.

Investigators determined the driver was traveling south when the SUV left the road, traveled into the median, and struck the bridge. This sent the SUV airborne where it rolled and landed on the passenger side of the vehicle.

“The driver was extricated and transported to Portsmouth Regional Hospital for injuries she sustained,” Amber Lagace, a public information officer for the department, said. “The operator was wearing her seatbelt, which is believed to have saved her from serious injury.”

Three travel lanes of Interstate 95 were closed for approximately two hours, she added.

Assisting state police were Hampton and Seabrook police, Hampton and Seabrook firefighters, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, and the New England Truck Center.

“All aspects of this crash remain under investigation by state police, but distracted driving and speed appear to be factors in the crash,” Lagace added.

State police did not release the woman's name.

State police request anyone who may have witnessed the crash or the vehicle before the crash to contact Trooper Stephen Galvin by email at Stephen.M.Galvin@dos.nh.gov.

Nashua Man Arrested On License Charges

A man from Nashua was accused by state police of attempting to pass fraudulent documents to obtain a NH driver’s license on Sept. 29.

Troop G toopers were sent to the Nashua Division of Motor Vehicles office to assist with an investigation of a man who officials believed was submitting false documents. Before troopers arrived, the man fled. However, another man who was accompanying him, Victor Curiel Nolasco, 32, of Nashua was questioned about the case.

“(The) investigation revealed Nolasco supplied the applicant fraudulent documentation to aid in providing proof of New Hampshire residency,” Lagace said. “Proof of residency is one of several requirements in the application process. Additionally, the identification documentation submitted by the applicant was determined to be fraudulent as well.”

Nolasco was arrested on conspiracy to commit tampering with public records and conspiracy to commit unsworn falsification charges. He was released on personal recognizance bail and will be arraigned in 9th Circuit Court on Nov. 9.

The investigation into the identity of the license applicant is ongoing. Anyone with information about this crime was asked to contact Trooper First Class Christopher Prenaveau at Christopher.J.Prenaveau@dos.nh.gov.

Texas Man Charged After Debris From Truck Hits Vehicle On I-89

Cedric Thurston Ross King, 40, of Houston, Texas, was arrested on driving under the influence and conduct after an accident charges after an incident on Interstate 89 in Lebanon on Sept. 27. Credit: New Hampshire State Police.

State troopers arrested a man from Texas on Sept. 27 on impaired driving and crash charges on Interstate 89.

Troopers were sent to the area of Exit 17 for a report of a piece of metal that struck another vehicle on the highway. The complainant reported the metal was from a large box truck. The truck driver stopped briefly and left the area, Lagace said. The victim described the truck and vehicle registration for state police, she added.

Not long after, Canaan police found the vehicle on Route 4 and noticed the roof of the truck was missing as well as other safety issues, a report said. State troopers arrived and, along with Canaan police, investigated the incident and learned the truck struck a bridge in New York the previous day, causing damage to the roof.

The driver, Cedric Thurston Ross King, 40, of Houston, Texas, “continued to drive the damaged vehicle until the roof completely departed the vehicle on I-89 in Lebanon,” Lagace said.

King was arrested on driving under the influence-narcotics and conduct after a crash. Troopers also accused him of having a false logbook. He was released on personal recognizance bail and is due in 2nd Circuit Court on Nov. 7.

“Fortunately, there were no injuries during this incident,” Lagace added.

Troopers were assisted by Canaan police and Hanover Regional Communications Center.

Anyone who witnessed the incident was asked to contact Trooper Samuel Provenza at Samuel.P.Provenza@dos.nh.gov.

Jackson Covered Bridge Damaged

State troopers are investigating a damaged covered bridge incident in Jackson. Credit: New Hampshire State Police

Troop E troopers are investigating damage to a covered bridge on Route 16A in Jackson around 8 p.m. on Sept. 25.

A white Subaru Legacy was seen leaving the area on the southbound side of Route 16. The vehicle is missing its passenger side mirror and has damage to the passenger side wheel well, state police said. The bridge sustained minor damage.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Sergeant Johnston at Nathan.P.Johnston@dos.nh.gov or 603-323-3333.

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Troop A Blotter

Matthew Marcum, 45, of Exeter was arrested at 7:23 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2022, on driving under the influence and speeding-16 to 20 mph over 65 limit charges in Epping.

Andrew Neilson Jeffrey, 37, of Raymond was arrested at 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 16 on driving under the influence, DUI-adult more than 0.08, minor more than 0.02, and open container charges in Raymond.

Angel Davey Pellisa, 33, of Framingham, Massachusetts, was arrested at 9:12 p.m. on Sept. 16 on an operating without a valid license charge and a lane control violation in Hampton Falls.

Didi Fall, 37, of Lebanon, Maine, was arrested on a warrant in Dover at 7:55 p.m. on Sept. 16.

Robert Patrick Chase, 36, of Dover was arrested at 7:51 a.m. at Sept. 14 on driving after revocation or suspension and operating with an expired license charges in Dover. At 6:49 a.m. on Sept. 15, he was arrested again in Dover on driving after revocation or suspension, operating with an expired license, and breach of bail conditions charges.

Richard M. Sullivan, 41, of Derry was arrested at 7:06 p.m. on Sept. 13 on reckless conduct-deadly weapon, resisting arrest or detention, driving without giving proof, driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent, reckless operation, and two disobeying an officer charges after an incident in Exeter.

Nshimirimana Omari Abubakali, 23, of Lynn, MA, was arrested at 6:35 a.m. on Sept. 13 on speeding-25 mph over the limit of 55 or less, disobeying an officer, and operating without a valid license charges after an incident in Newington.

Troop B Blotter

Jenell Lee Perez, 19, of Manchester was arrested at 5:10 p.m. on Sept. 17 on a driving under the influence charge after an incident in Manchester. A 29-year-old Manchester man was taken into protective custody due to alcohol, according to state police.

Andrea Matos, 31, of Merrimack was arrested at 1:56 a.m. on Sept. 17 on a driving under the influence charge after an incident in Bedford.

Eric Scott Madona, 23, of North Easton, MA, was arrested at 6:16 p.m. on Sept. 16 on a reckless operation charge after an incident in Manchester.

William Merrill, 54, of Seabrook was arrested at 12:08 a.m. on Sept. 16 on a driving under the influence charge in Merrimack. A 54-year-old man and a 51-year-old woman, both from Newton, were taken into protective custody due to alcohol, state police said.

Shannon Cosma, 41, of Manchester was arrested at 11:12 p.m. on Sept. 15 on a warrant as well as a transport drugs in a motor vehicle charge after an incident in Londonderry.

Axel Chilel, 20, of Manchester was arrested at 12:48 a.m. Sept. 15 on an operating without a valid license charge after an incident in Bedford.

Melanie Rene Armstrong, 48, of Derry was arrested on a warrant in Bedford at 11:01 p.m. on Sept. 12.

Troop D Blotter

Jake Armando Vallone, 18, of Derry was arrested at 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 on transport alcohol by a minor and unlawful possession-intoxication charges after an incident in Canterbury.

Jake A. Seidel, 32, of Newbury was arrested at 7:39 p.m. on Sept. 16 on driving under the influence and conduct after an accident charges in Sutton.

Heather Ann McIntire, 33, of Laconia was arrested on bench warrants at 5:07 p.m. on Sept. 16 in Concord.

Anita Mary Amell, 28, of Woodstock was arrested at 1:37 a.m. on Sept. 16 on a driving under the influence charge in Canterbury.

Lisa A. Yarussi, 53, of Brighton, MA, was arrested at 9:48 p.m. on Sept. 15 on a driving or operating under the influence of drugs or liquor; driving or operating with excessive alcohol concentration charge in Concord.

Leroy John Laflamme, 21, of Belmont was arrested at 7:46 p.m. on Sept. 15 on second-degree assault-strangulation, simple assault, and criminal threatening charges after an incident in Concord.

Alec W. Bauer, 27, of Warrenville, South Carolina, was arrested on a driving after revocation or suspension charge in Bow at 10:58 p.m. on Sept. 12.

A Littleton man, 37, was taken into protective custody for treatment and services in Concord at 4:15 p.m. on Sept. 12.

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