Tuesday turned messy for midday drivers in Portsmouth after two separate crashes just blocks apart left police sorting out twisted metal, flat tires, and a few frazzled nerves.
Cruiser in the Crossfire
Just after 12:30 p.m., traffic at 4th and Chillicothe Streets came to a halt when a New Boston police car was caught in a four-vehicle pile-up.
- A caller to 911 reported an “officer down”, sending first responders racing to the scene.
- When Portsmouth Police arrived, they found the officer on his feet and moving, thankfully unhurt.
- 🚓 Four vehicles—including the police cruiser—took damage.
- 🚑 EMS checked everyone out, but all declined treatment.
- Tow trucks were called to clear the wreckage, and traffic was rolling again within the hour.
SUV’s Wild Ride Through Arby’s Lot
About 30 minutes later, witnesses near Arby’s and Tim Hortons watched another mishap unfold.
- A black Mitsubishi driver told officers a newer-model Blazer merged into his lane, forcing him to swerve.
- He jumped the curb, tore through a patch of mulch in Arby’s lot, and ended up flattening three tires before rolling to a stop at Tim Hortons.
- 🍩 Thankfully, no one was hurt, no signposts were hit, and no other property was damaged.
- Because it happened on private property, police didn’t file an official report.
The Takeaway
Two crashes in less than an hour remind drivers that even a calm Tuesday can go sideways fast.
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- 🚦 Slow down in busy intersections.
- 👀 Watch your mirrors before merging.
- 📞 And if you see flashing lights ahead, give officers room to work—they’re not immune to the chaos either.
👉 No injuries, no donuts harmed—just another hectic day on Chillicothe Street.