Tractor trailer rollover shuts down Hampton I-95 exit for six hours

HAMPTON - The driver of a tractor-trailer suffered minor injuries following a Monday rollover crash in Hampton.

The accident occurred around 7:40 p.m. on Route 101 eastbound at the exit ramp for Interstate 95, according to a Dept. of Safety press release sent out Tuesday.

A preliminary investigation determined a 2017 Freightliner hauling a flatbed trailer loaded with construction material, driven by Haixuan Guo, 48, of Eastvale, Calif., had exited Route 101 east via the ramp to I-95 when, for reasons that remain under investigation, Guo lost control of the truck while negotiating a curve, resulting in the truck and trailer overturning. After overturning, the tractor-trailer came to rest partially on the travel portion of the exit ramp, and partially on the grass shoulder located along the left side of the exit ramp.

As a result of the crash, significant debris was scattered throughout the area and the truck was found to be leaking diesel fuel. The driver of the truck was also initially trapped within the cab of the truck but was extricated by responding firefighters. Guo was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

While emergency personnel worked to mitigate the fuel spill and remove the truck along with the debris, the exit ramp was closed to traffic for around six hours. The scene was ultimately cleared and the exit ramp was reopened at 1:42 a.m. on Tuesday.

All aspects of the crash remain under further investigation. Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to contact Trooper Seth Parker at Seth.W.Parker@DOS.NH.GOV.