By Dylan Marsh
EAGLE TIMES STAFF
NEW LONDON — The New Hampshire State Police arrested a tractor-trailer driver in New London on March 11. State Police alleged that Thomas Hawk, 64, Newburgh, New York, was intoxicated while operating a tractor double-trailer truck. In a press release, State Police stated that an open container of alcohol was found in the truck.
During a roadside investigation, Hawk was arrested for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and Open Container.
State Trooper Kenneth McGrath saw Hawk pulling off I-89 at Exit 11 after a concerned motorist called police to report a tractor trailer driving recklessly. According to the press release, the caller said the truck was driving all over the road and, at one point, may have struck a guardrail.
Hawk was released on personal recognizance bail. He is scheduled to appear at the Newport District Court at 8 a.m., April 11.
The most recent data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that approximately 32 people die in drunk driving accidents every day.
New Hampshire State Police Troop D was assisted on scene by New Hampshire State Police
Troop G — Motor Carrier Unit, the New London Police Department, and SG Reed Towing.
If anyone has information regarding this incident, please contact Trooper Kenneth McGrath at (603) 271-3636 or [email protected].
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