NH Police Officer Admitted To Drinking ‘Adult Sodas’ Before Fatal Crash
The Londonderry, New Hampshire police officer is now faces charges after a fatal crash on Route 101.
Earlier this month, 27 year old Tyler Berry's truck crossed the center line of Route 101, and collided with an SUV head-on. The driver, 21 year old Sierra Croteau was killed. According to WMUR News 9, police said Berry looked to be intoxicated when he was taken to Catholic Medical Center after the crash. A search warrant was obtained to allow police to take two blood draws, but Berry refused to allow the second one, according an affidavit.
According to WMUR News 9, Berry's truck was reported by witnesses, and he was driving erratically before the crash. One witness told police the truck kept crossing the center line and passing other vehicles. According to a State Police affidavit, Berry told a first responder he had been drinking "adult sodas" earlier.
He is charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, and could face more charges, according to WMUR.