Crime & Safety
Londonderry Man Accused Of Fleeing Lawn Mower Crash
Justin Locke was accused of crashing into landscaping equipment and fleeing the scene of the multi-vehicle crash.
LONDONDERRY, NH — Londonderry police and firefighters responded to Bayberry Lane at 5 p.m. Monday for a report of a crash involving multiple vehicles.
On their arrival at the scene, they found a BMW had crashed into two trucks and multiple lawnmowers which were being operated by employees of a property management company.
Londonderry firefighter worked to treat patients at the scene who had either been struck, or jumped from the lawn mowers that they were operating. Police were advised a Caucasian male fled from the scene on foot.
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Officers, and a K-9 Unit from Londonderry as well as Merrimack police set up a perimeter, and a K-9 search was done in an attempt to locate the person who fled. LPD Officer Rafael Ribeiro and his K9 partner “Ammo” and other officers located Justin Locke, 38, of Londonderry, a short distance form the accident scene.
Locke faces several charges according to Capt. Patrick Cheetham including:
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- Reckless Conduct - Deadly Weapon
- Reckless Operation
- Conduct After Accident/death, Injury
- Conduct After; Property Damage
Locke was transported to Londonderry police, and medically evaluated by firefighters. He was booked by police, and it is unknown his court date.
One person from North Point Outdoor Services was transported to the hospital by Londonderry Fire, the extent of his injuries is unknown. The injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
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