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Concord Man Arrested for DWI After Crashing Into State Police Cruiser
The driver failed to stop at the end of the off-ramp and struck the rear of the trooper's vehicle.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:39am
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A 63-year-old Concord man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing his Ford Explorer into the back of a New Hampshire State Police cruiser on Interstate 93 in Concord. The trooper, their K-9 partner, and the driver were all evaluated at the scene and determined to be uninjured.
Why it matters
Impaired driving incidents involving crashes with law enforcement vehicles raise serious public safety concerns and highlight the ongoing need for DWI enforcement and education efforts in New Hampshire communities.
The details
On Tuesday, March 31 around 7:45 p.m., a state trooper was yielding at the end of the I-93 South off-ramp in Concord to merge safely onto Route 3A. At that moment, a 2022 Ford Explorer driven by Richard Talbot, 63, of Concord, failed to stop and struck the rear of the trooper's cruiser.
- The incident occurred on Tuesday, March 31 around 7:45 p.m.
- Talbot is scheduled to appear in Concord District Court on April 10.
The players
Richard Talbot
A 63-year-old Concord resident who was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing into a state police cruiser.
New Hampshire State Police
The law enforcement agency whose trooper was involved in the crash with Talbot's vehicle.
What they’re saying
“Impaired driving incidents involving crashes with law enforcement vehicles raise serious public safety concerns and highlight the ongoing need for DWI enforcement and education efforts in New Hampshire communities.”
— New Hampshire State Police
What’s next
Talbot is scheduled to appear in Concord District Court on April 10 to face charges related to the DWI incident.
The takeaway
This crash underscores the dangers of drunk driving and the importance of law enforcement's continued vigilance in detecting and apprehending impaired drivers to protect public safety on New Hampshire's roads.
