Driver Arrested Following Hit-And-Run Crash

LONDONDERRY, N.H. – A man is in custody after leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash.

At 7:12 a.m. today, July 15, 2024, State Troopers from the Troop B barracks received calls of a reported hit-and-run crash on Interstate 93 southbound in Londonderry. Troopers responded and determined the driver of a black 2019 Acura ILX, later identified as Kyle Barka, 31, of Manchester, struck a black 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan from the rear on the interstate. 

The preliminary investigation has determined that while both vehicles were pulled over on the I-93 southbound Exit 4 offramp, the operator of the Volkswagen exited their vehicle in an attempt to exchange information with Barka, the driver of the Acura. Barka then proceeded to drive forward and struck the driver of the Volkswagen, who was standing behind the Volkswagen. Barka then left the scene.

Shortly after, Barka and the Acura ILX were located at a residence in Manchester by the Manchester Police Department. Barka was later taken into custody by the Manchester Police Department on State Police warrants for felony reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, as well as multiple other charges from both agencies.

The driver of the Volkswagen sustained minor injuries. 

This investigation remains open and ongoing and anyone with further information is asked to contact Trooper Shane Mason at 603-223-4381 or Shane.P.Mason@dos.nh.gov.