The Union Leader recently reported a story about multiple crash instances near Bedford’s F.E. Everett Turnpike. The first car collision in New Hampshire occurred when a police cruiser was struck while the car was stopped and parked in the breakdown lane. The officer who had just issued a traffic citation to another motorist was sitting in his cruiser with the lights still flashing, and was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by a 42-year-old man from Manchester.
The second crash involved a fire truck that was on its way to the first crash site. As the fire truck was crossing over into the northbound lanes of traffic from a southbound lane, it was struck in the rear by another vehicle.
The Trooper was taken to Elliot Hospital and treated for his crash-related injuries. He was later released. Damage to the fire truck was not substantial enough to cause serious injury to the fire truck occupants. However, a passenger from the car that struck the fire truck was also taken to Elliot Hospital for minor injuries.
Firefighters and police officers both perform dangerous jobs but that danger is greatly increased when negligent drivers do not take the necessary precautions when driving near emergency vehicles. Personal injury can easily result from driver inattention and disregard for the rules of the road.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, please contact the experienced NH auto accident lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. Our skilled attorneys will examine the details of your crash and take all steps necessary to hold the at-fault party responsible for your injuries and damages. Call us today at (888) 332-5855 for a free consultation.