State Police Cruiser Hit, Driver Arrested For Impairment

CONCORD, N.H. – One person was arrested for driving impaired after crashing into a New Hampshire State Police cruiser.

At approximately 10:07 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, Trooper Kelsey Scott of the Troop D barracks was conducting a traffic stop on South State Street, near Wall Street, in Concord, when her cruiser was struck by a Honda sedan. The cruiser was parked behind another vehicle on the right side of the road, with its blue emergency lights activated, when the Honda, driven by Valerie Cray, 64, of Concord, struck the back of the cruiser. 

Cray continued a short distance before pulling her vehicle into a driveway. Trooper Scott immediately released the first driver and turned her attention to Cray. 

Following a roadside investigation, Cray was placed under arrest on charges of driving under the influence, open container of alcohol, and conduct after an accident.

The cruiser and Cray’s vehicle were damaged in the crash, but no injuries were reported. 

Anyone with camera footage or information regarding the crash is asked to contact Trooper Kyle Cotnoir at (603) 451-9318 or Kyle.H.Cotnoir@dos.nh.gov.