Portsmouth flagger hit by SUV with 'TRUMP1' plates

PORTSMOUTH — Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash report from a traffic flagger, who said he was injured by a driver with a “TRUMP1” license plate who fled the scene.

Patrol officers and firefighters responded to the area of the Plains ball field on Tuesday at about 4:30 p.m. when the flagger reported being hit by someone driving a PT Cruiser with the New Hampshire vanity tag. Police Sgt. Eric Kinsman said the incident remains under investigation and no one had been charged by Wednesday morning. According to police radio communications at the time of the incident, officers searched the area for the vehicle, based on the victim’s description.

Fire Chief Steve Achilles said firefighters responded and assisted the 64-year-old flagger, who said he was directing traffic around Islington Street construction when he was hit. The flagger told firefighters he informed the driver the road was closed and when he turned to walk away, he was struck, Achilles said. The fire chief said it was a “low speed” incident that caused the flagger to be spun around and knocked to the ground.

The flagger complained of back pain and had a minor knee injury, the fire chief said. After he was evaluated by firefighter EMTs at the scene, the flagger was transported to Portsmouth Regional Hospital in “stable condition” and with “minor injuries,” Achilles said.

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