Maine Man Injured in Tractor-Trailer Rollover on I-95 On-Ramp
Portsmouth, N.H. – A Maine man suffered minor injuries following a tractor-trailer rollover on an Interstate 95 on-ramp.
On Thursday morning at 7:58 a.m., New Hampshire State Police responded to a crash involving a tractor-trailer at the entrance from the Portsmouth Traffic Circle to I-95 Northbound. Preliminary investigations revealed that 54-year-old Dean A. Merritt, from Old Orchard Beach, was driving a 2014 Peterbilt 388 truck, which was towing a 2003 Heil trailer filled with concrete mixing dust.
Merritt reportedly failed to navigate a curve, resulting in the truck and trailer overturning and crossing the left shoulder of the on-ramp. Responding troopers assisted Merritt out of the vehicle, after which he was transported to a local hospital to treat his minor injuries. He has been cited for negligent driving.
The incident prompted a closure of the on-ramp for approximately four hours as investigations were conducted and debris was cleared. Traffic resumed normally at 12:03 p.m. following the scene’s clearance.
Authorities continue to emphasize the importance of cautious driving, especially in challenging road conditions. Further details on the incident are pending as the investigation continues.
For more information, please contact the New Hampshire State Police.
Bruce Guthrie | Reporter
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