Exeter Teens Injured in Head-On Crash

Chief Richard Kane issued a press statement that the Exeter Police Department has arrested a man for operating under the influence of alcohol last night after a head-on collision that injured three high school students.

Daniel Rainville, 44, of Auburn, was arrested on Sept. 25, 2015, and charged with OUI-liquor-second offense.

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At just after 10 p.m., Exeter Police as well as fire and rescue teams responded to Newfields Road for a report of a head-on collision.

Officers at the scene determined the operator of a 2011 Dodge Avenger, later identified as Rainville, “had crossed over a solid yellow line and crashed into an oncoming motor vehicle.” Inside the other vehicle were three 17-year-old females who attend Exeter High School. The driver and passenger seat occupant sustained injuries, but were treated and released from Exeter Hospital.

The teenager in the rear of the car is currently being treated at Portsmouth Regional Hospital with serious injuries, according to the report.

Rainville was arrested at the scene and booked at the Exeter Police Department. He was released on $7,500 personal recognizance and is scheduled to appear in court at the 10th Circuit, District Division, in Brentwood on Oct. 6.

“This is a truly tragic incident that left three, young high school students injured due to the recklessness of one driver,” Kane said. “This investigation is open and active and we ask that anyone who may have information on what occurred to contact the Exeter Police Department.”

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