Debris Spilled All Over Hampton Road In Afternoon Car Crash

HAMPTON, NH — Police are investigating a car crash in which a man slammed into multiple guardrails, heavily damaging his pickup truck and spewing debris all over Ocean Boulevard in Hampton Thursday afternoon.

The man, identified as James Donlon from Rye, is believed to have crashed near where Ocean Boulevard meets Church Street just before 1:30 p.m. A Hampton police officer who was parked nearby witnessed Donlon's truck leave the northbound side of the boulevard before plowing into the guardrails and a parking meter kiosk, ultimately ending up in the southbound lanes.

Donlon was taken to the hospital "as a precautionary measure" and the front end of his truck was heavily damaged, according to police.

He is facing charges of two counts of Reckless Operation and Criminal Mischief and is set to be arraigned May 7 at the Hampton District Court.

Due to the extent of the debris on the roadway because of the crash, Ocean Boulevard was shut down in both directions for about a half hour, police said.

"All aspects of this case continue to remain under investigation," they added.

Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Hampton Police Department at 603-929-4444. Anonymous tips can be made through Crimeline for the Hamptons at 603-929-1222.