Auburn Man Dies In Fiery Crash After Rear-Ending Dump Truck On Route 101: New Hampshire State Police Roundup

CONCORD, NH — A man from Vermont is facing charges after being accused of wrong-way driving on Interstate 293 in Bedford on Saturday morning.

Just before 1 a.m., state police driving on the northbound side of the highway in Bedford saw a vehicle traveling south in the northbound lanes. The trooper turned on their emergency lights to stop the driver, identified later as Benjamin Mueller, 36, of White River Junction, VT.

Mueller was arrested and charged with felony reckless conduct with a deadly weapon and reckless driving. He is scheduled to appear in Merrimack District Court on Nov. 4.

State police said no one was hurt during the incident.

Benjamin Mueller Credit: New Hampshire State Police

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NH DMV Closed Columbus Day

The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles will be closed on October 13.

The division director, John C. Marasco, stated employees will participate in a comprehensive training day focused on customer service, professional development, and preparedness.

Historical data shows the volume of customer transactions at the NH DMV is lower than average on Columbus Day. The holiday is also not a state-observed holiday.

“This annual training day is designed to sharpen skills for all DMV employees, including offering exceptional customer service every day, while also fostering their professional development and strengthening their preparedness for emergencies,” he said.

Editor's note: This post was derived from information supplied by the New Hampshire State Police and does not indicate a conviction. This link explains the process for requesting the removal of a name from New Hampshire Patch police reports.

Auburn Man Dies After Crash With Dump Truck

A man from Auburn died late last month after a crash on Route 101 in Candia.

Around 6 a.m. on Sept. 24, state troopers were sent to the area of Mile Marker 67.2 on the eastbound side of the highway after an automatic crash notification alert from a cellphone. Passing drivers also called 911 and confirmed a crash between an SUV and a dump truck.

When troopers arrived, they found Good Samaritans removing a severely injured driver from a burning 2019 Nissan Rogue. They, along with troopers, rendered aid until EMTs arrived. Firefighters also extinguished the fire.

An investigation by the department’s Collision Analysis & Reconstruction and the Unmanned Aerial Systems units found Alexander C. Smith, 25, of Auburn, rear-ended a Mack truck, and his SUV caught on fire. He died at the scene.

Troopers were assisted by Auburn and Candia police as well as Auburn and Raymond firefighters, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation.

Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to contact Trooper Kevin LeDoux at kevin.p.ledoux@dos.nh.gov.

Troop A Blotter

09/16/2025 10:45, HAMPTON, NUNEZ DE LA CRUZ, NEFTALY (37); LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS, 631:2 (2ND DEGREE ASSAULT), 631:2-A,I(A) (SIMPLE ASSAULT; PHYSICAL CONTACT OR BI), 631:3 (RECKLESS CONDUCT).

09/16/2025 19:51, HAMPTON, SIEJKOWSKI, WAYNE A. (48); PLAISTOW, 261:178 (SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION).

09/18/2025 00:42, HOOKSETT, WRIGHT, JACOB CHRISTOPHER (20); CONCORD, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 265-A:45 (TRANSPORT ALCOHOL OR MARIJUANA BY MINOR), 179:10 (UNLAWFUL POSSESS/INTOXICATION), 642:8 (BAIL JUMPING), 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION).

09/19/2025 09:36 ROCHESTER, BRETON, SHEILA M. (49); ROCHESTER, 263:64,VII (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUSPENSION), 261:178 (SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION).

09/20/2025 19:10, ROCHESTER, LEIGHTON, MICHAEL W. (39); FARMINGTON, 265:4 (DISOBEYING AN OFFICER), 644:2 (DISORDERLY CONDUCT), 265:4 (DISOBEYING AN OFFICER), 642:2 (RESIST ARREST/DETENTION), 597:37 (BENCH WARRANTS).

09/21/2025 22:54, DOVER, NAGY, ZACHARY FERENC (25); DOVER, 264:25 (CONDUCT AFTER ACCIDENT).

Troop B Blotter

09/17/2025 15:58, LONDONDERRY, FARNHAM, WILLIAM J. (48); NORTHFIELD, VERMONT 597:37 (BENCH WARRANTS), 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION), 263:64,VII (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUSPENSION), 263:64,VI (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUS-SUBSQT).

09/19/2025 18:35, BENNINGTON, KELLY, PAUL F. (56); BENNINGTON, 631:2-B,I(A) (DV; SIMPLE ASSAULT; BI OR PC), 633:3 (FALSE IMPRISONMENT).

09/20/2025 04:31, WINDHAM, PATEL, MAYANK A. (32); LOWELL, MA, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 265:24 (LANE CONTROL).

09/20/2025 18:12, LONDONDERRY, RUIZ, KIANTHIE (24); CHELSEA, MA, 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION), 265:79-B (NEGLIGENT DRIVING).

09/21/2025 22:04, MANCHESTER, BRUBAKER, AARON T. (34); PLAISTOW, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 265:79 (RECKLESS OPERATION), 265-A:3,I(A) (DUI AGGRVTD 30+MPH), 265:79-B (NEGLIGENT DRIVING).

Troop D Blotter

09/18/2025 11:42, CONCORD, SENECHAL, COREY J. (29); PEMBROKE, 265-A:3,III (DUI AGGRVTD 0.16+), 265-A:2,I(B) (DUI; ADULT>.08; MINOR>.02), 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 265:37-A (DUTY WHEN APPROACHING HIGHWAY EMERGENCY).

09/18/2025 20:58, BOW, CAWLEY, BRANDON G. (27); CRANSTON, RI 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 265:60 (SPEEDING 25+ MPH OVER 65 LIMIT), 265:24 (LANE CONTROL).

09/18/2025 23:29, BOW, PERRY, BROOKE DANIELLE (25); LACONIA, 263:64,VI (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUS-SUBSQT), 597:37 (BENCH WARRANTS).

09/19/2025 08:46, HOPKINTON, LOWDER, JOLENE CLAIRE (45); GRAFTON, 261:178 (SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION).

09/19/2025 14:05, HOOKSETT, RIZZO, THOMAS J. (69); FREEPORT, NEW YORK, 263:1,III (LICENSE REQD; OP W/O VALID LICENSE), 265:27 (RESTRICTED ACCESS VIOLATION), 265:94 (IMPROPER BACKING / INTERSTATE).

09/20/2025 23:10, BOW, MAILHOT, MICHAEL ERIC (43); HILLSBOROUGH, 594:7 (ARREST ON WARRANT), 594:7 (ARREST ON WARRANT).

09/21/2025 00:38, CLAREMONT, GOODELL, EDWARD J. (43); CLAREMONT, 631:2-B,I(A) (DV; SIMPLE ASSAULT; BI OR PC), 634:2,II (CRIMINAL MISCHIEF), 631:3 (RECKLESS CONDUCT; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE).

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