Traffic & Transit
Seven Car Accident In Manchester Caused By Driver Of BMW
Cops: Thomas Valliere of Meredith was driving under the influence after hi out-of-control car struck multiple vehicles on Bridge Street.
MANCHESTER, NH — A Meredith man was accused of driving under the influence and causing a seven-vehicle accident in Manchester on Monday.
Manchester fire, police, and AMR ambulance responded to several reports of a multi-vehicle accident at Bridge and Elm streets. When responders arrived at about 4:35 p.m., they found seven cars involved in the accident. One vehicle was on its roof, and bystanders pulled the man from the car that appeared to be on fire.
The police investigation revealed the crash was caused by a BMW that was traveling easterly over the Bridge Street Bridge. The BMW lost control, eventually crashed into multiple vehicles, and stopped at the intersection of Bridge and Elm streets. The BMW then drove across the intersection before rolling onto the roof and crashing into more stopped vehicles.
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Manchester Police Sgt Michael Donahue said the driver of the BMW was identified as Thomas Valliere, 53, of Meredith, who was charged with driving under the influence.
The cause and totality of the accident are still under investigation by the Manchester Police Department Traffic Unit. The streets were closed for several hours, and have now been reopened.
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If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Manchester Police Department Traffic Unit at 603-668-8711.
