Crime & Safety

North Hampton Man in Tractor-Trailer Rollover

The accident occurred near Exit 5 on Route 101 in Raymond.

State Police continue to investigate a tractor-trailer rollover on Route 101 in Raymond in which a North Hampton man escaped serious injury May 15.

The accident occurred around 7 a.m. eastbound near Exit 5 when Peter Smith, 61, of North Hampton, went off the road, according to State Police.

The 2010 Peterbilt tractor, which is registered to Abenaki Carriers of North Hampton, was hauling a box trailer registered to Xpress Natural Gas of Baileyville, Maine, police said.

The tractor-trailer veered off the side of the road and down an embankment where it jack-knifed, rolled over and separated before coming to rest.        

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Police said Smith had what appeared to be only minor injuries. He was treated on the scene by Raymond Fire & Rescue.

The trailer had a small amount of natural gas onboard that had to be safely discharged before the trailer could be up righted, according to State Police.

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Police say it appears driver fatigue may be a factor in the accident, which remains under investigation.

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