Crime & Safety
North Hampton Crash: DWI Charge For Water Bottle Driver
New Hampshire State Police said John Keller veered off Interstate 95 and struck several trees, spilling his load of water bottles.

NORTH HAMPTON, NH — A truck driver transporting water bottles was charged with driving while intoxicated after police said he crashed on Interstate 95 in North Hampton Monday night, spilling his cargo all over the road. John Keller, 49, of Dracut, Massachusetts, was arrested following the 10 p.m. crash on the southbound side of the highway.
Police said Keller veered off the road and struck several trees.
"The force of the impact caused the trailer to rupture and spill its cargoof bottled water along the shoulder of the Interstate," New Hampshire State Police said in a statement.
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Keller suffered minor injuries. A section of the highway was closed for about five hours as crews cleaned the scene. Keller was released on bond pending an arraignment in Seabrook District Court July 26.
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