Crime & Safety
11 Year Old Hit by Car in Hampton
The accident occurred on Route 1 on Monday afternoon.
Hampton Police are investigating a crash that occurred on Route 1 at the intersection of Ann’s Lane around 2:40 p.m. Monday.
The crash involved a single vehicle that struck an 11-year-old pedestrian in a crosswalk. Hampton Fire and Rescue Ambulance transported the child to Exeter Hospital due to a serious leg injury.
The vehicle, a 2001 Tan Mercury sedan, was operated by Paul Wright, 61, of Amesbury, MA. Wright was issued a summons for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any information is encouraged to contact the Hampton Police Department at 603-929-4444.
Tips to The Hampton Crimeline can also be made in the following ways:
- Call anytime 24/7: 603-929-1222
- Email: hamptonscrimeline@yahoo.com
- Online: go to https://www.tipsubmit.com/ and select Hamptons as region
- Text: CRIMES (274637) with "Hamptons" in the beginning of your message.
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