Teen Driver Charged in Pedestrian Crash
The December crash seriously injured a 69-year-old Exeter woman.
The scene of a pedestrian-involved crash on Portsmouth Avenue in Exeter Dec. 4, 2012.
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A teenage driver has been charged with striking a 69-year-old Exeter woman on a Portsmouth Avenue sidewalk last month.
Timothy M. Allen, of 4 Culver St., Plaistow, was charged with vehicular assault and reckless driving for the Dec. 4 crash. Police said "driver inattention" contributed to the crash.
Soja Bennett, 69, of Exeter, was seriously injured and continues to recover from her injuries, police said.
The crash happened shortly after 3 p.m. in front of the Gary Blake car dealership.
Allen was released on $1,500 bail and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 4.
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Citizen Jane
7:28 am on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Is there any more information on the cause of the accident?
Jason Claffey
2:22 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Hi Jane,
Police said "driver inattention" appears to be the cause of the crash.
—The Editor
Jason Claffey
11:07 am on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Hey Jane,
We are searching for information on your question and will post an update soon.
–The Editor