Man hospitalized with ‘serious injuries’ after rollover crash in Exeter

EXETER — A man was hospitalized with serious injuries after police say his car crossed the centerline and collided with another vehicle near downtown Exeter.

Exeter police and fire responded to the rollover crash just before 8 a.m. Friday in the area of Front Street and Parker Street, according to Exeter police.

When officers arrived, they found a gray Mazda CX5 on its side in front of a residence following the collision with a white BMW 528.

They said the driver of the Mazda had been ejected from the vehicle.

Police said the man suffered serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to Portsmouth Regional Hospital. A medical helicopter was requested, but was unable to respond due to weather conditions, according to police.

The driver of the BMW suffered minor injuries and was transported to Exeter Hospital.

Police say the preliminary investigation showed the Mazda driver was heading outbound on Front Street when he crossed the centerline, striking the BMW traveling inbound.

Police said the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Front Street was closed in the area of the crash, with traffic detoured around the scene for approximately two hours.

This story may be updated.

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This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Man hospitalized with ‘serious injuries’ after rollover crash in Exeter