Vehicle Crashes Into New Hampshire State Police Cruiser On I-93 In Londonderry

LONDONDERRY, NH — A New Hampshire State Police trooper was fortunate to be outside his cruiser on a traffic stop when a car slammed into his cruiser on Interstate 93 on Monday.

The trooper was conducting a traffic stop in the southbound breakdown lane just north of Exit 4 on Monday at about 5:30 p.m. when a car traveling south slammed into the rear of the cruiser, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The car continued into the guardrail and off the side of the road. The trooper on the traffic stop called in, stating he needed Londonderry Fire and Rescue to respond because the car that hit him was smoking and catching fire. Other troopers arrived and used fire extinguishers to put the fire out quickly.

It is unknown now if the car's driver suffered any injuries; the trooper was not injured in the crash.

Traffic was backed up for about two miles in the southbound lane while the accident was investigated and the vehicles were towed.

NH State Police remind drivers to MOVE OVER-RSA 265:37-a, commonly known as the state’s "Move Over" law, requires drivers to slow down, move out of lanes that are partially or wholly blocked, and give plenty of space to emergency response vehicles displaying red, blue, or amber lights.

Londonderry Fire responded to the scene, and NH DOT assisted with traffic.

As additional information becomes available, Patch will provide updates.

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