Mass. Man Jackknifes Tractor-Trailer Full of Bananas: NHSP

HAMPTON, NH — A Bay State truck driver was sent to the hospital this morning after he reportedly was speeding on I-95 in Hampton and dumped his tractor-trailer truck full of bananas, according to New Hampshire State Police. A 34-year-old man from Chelsea, MA, was driving north at around 5:30 a.m. on April 1, 2017, when he reportedly lost control of the truck “due to unreasonable speed combined with the snow-covered roadway,” according to Sgt. John Hennessey of Troop A.

“The trailer of Unit #1 began to rotate clockwise, pulling both the trailer and tractor portion over onto its side,” Hennessey alleged. “(The driver) was transported by Hampton Fire and Rescue to the Exeter Hospital, where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.”

All three lanes of I-95 North were closed for around three hours during the investigation and cleanup of the highway.

The driver has not been charged at post time.

The New Hampshire State Police were assisted at the scene by members of Hampton Fire and Rescue and NH Department of Transportation. The truck was removed from the scene by Al’s Automotive of Exeter.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact Trooper Timothy Berky, New Hampshire State Police, Troop-A, at 603-223-8490.