Crime & Safety
Merrimack Man Accused Of DWI And Reckless Operation In Rollover Crash
Turkey Hill Road was closed Thursday after police say Jacob Schiltz of Merrimack rolled a vehicle several times after losing control of it.
MERRIMACK, NH — A Merrimack man is accused of DWI and reckless operation after police say he rolled a vehicle over several times with three other occupants in the car.
Merrimack firefighters and police responded to Turkey Hill Road for a vehicle that had rolled over and struck a house Thursday night. Responders arrived at the scene at about 8:20 p.m. and found a vehicle that had struck a parked car after leaving Turkey Hill Road and rolled over. Four people were in the vehicle, and firefighters immediately requested additional resources to treat and evaluate the occupants.
Crews worked quickly to assess the patients and stabilize the vehicle. One person was transported to the Elliot Hospital with a trauma alert.
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Police say the vehicle was traveling East on Turkey Hill Road, failed to negotiate the curve, and rolled over several times before coming to rest on the lawn of a residence. While rolling over, it appears the vehicle flew over the back of a parked car, breaking the rear window and causing other damage.
Merrimack Fire transported one person with serious injuries to the Elliot Hospital. The driver's vehicle was transported to the Merrimack police station in the custody of an officer. The remaining two occupants were evaluated as able to leave the scene, according to police.
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Officers say they spoke with the operator of the vehicle, identified as Jacob Schiltz, 21, of Merrimack. Officers say they observed signs of alcohol impairment, and after conducting further testing, Schiltz was subsequently placed under arrest. He is accused of driving while intoxicated and reckless operation.
This incident continues to be investigated by the Merrimack Police Accident Investigation Team. At this time, police say excessive speed and alcohol appear to be contributing factors.
Schiltz was released on personal recognizance and will be required to appear in Merrimack District Court on May 23.
The road was closed to traffic in the area for an extended time while the Merrimack Accident Reconstruction team investigated.
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