Driver seriously injured in multi‑vehicle crash at Hampton toll plaza
Staff report, news@seacoastonline.com
Wed, January 14, 2026 at 7:17 PM UTC
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HAMPTON — A Massachusetts man was seriously injured Jan. 12 in a multi‑vehicle crash at the Hampton Side Toll Plaza, according to New Hampshire State Police.
Troopers responded at 3:55 p.m. to the crash at the plaza, which connects Interstate 95 and Route 101.
Police said a preliminary investigation found that a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse driven by a 59-year-old Exeter man crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a 2024 Subaru Impreza driven by a 55-year-old Methuen, Massachusetts, man. The Chevrolet then continued into opposing lanes and collided head‑on with a 2018 Toyota Corolla driven by a 27-year-old from Tewksbury, Massachusetts.
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The 27-year-old suffered serious but non‑life‑threatening injuries and was taken to a regional hospital.
Police said the Exeter man sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation, while the 55-year-old man was not injured.
Police said the Exeter man has been charged with negligent operation and is scheduled to appear in Hampton District Court on March 19.
The ramps from Route 101 to the toll plaza were closed for about 30 minutes, according to police, while two of the three vehicles were removed.
Hampton police and fire personnel assisted at the scene. State Police said the crash remains under investigation and asked anyone with information to contact Trooper Dylon Sandstrom at Dylon.K.Sandstrom@dos.nh.gov.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Driver seriously injured in multi‑vehicle crash at Hampton toll plaza