Police say impairment factor in crash that seriously injured city man, 31

Friom left, cars parked in front of post office took heavy damage, and right, one utility pole was split in two. (photo left, Rochester NH Scanner Alerts; right, Rochester Police).

ROCHESTER - A city man was seriously injured on Monday when his vehicle crashed into a utility pole and then struck several parked vehicle in front of the post office.

Police responded to the area of Eastern Avenue and Allen Street around 2:10 p.m. for a report of a motor vehicle accident.

The initial investigation revealed that a Subaru Legacy operated by 31-year-old Adam Lessard of Rochester had been traveling on Eastern Avenue toward Allen Street when it struck a utility pole near the beginning of Allen Street, snapping the pole. The vehicle then continued across residential lawns on Eastern Avenue before crossing Allen Street and crashing into two parked, unoccupied vehicles in front of the post office.

Lessard's vehicle was heavily damage and came to a final rest when it struck the bollards protecting the front of the post office.
An off-duty Rochester Police Officer witnessed the crash and ran to the vehicle. As Lessard's vehicle began to catch fire, the off-duty officer lifted Lessard from the vehicle and carried him from the wreckage.
Lessard was transported to Frisbie Memorial Hospital for serious injuries. Police say speed and impairment appear to be factors in the collision, and the crash remains under investigation.