Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

Hooksett, New Hampshire – On December 11, 2022 at approximately 1:08 AM, Troopers from the New Hampshire State Police Troop B barracks received a report of a vehicle off the road on the Exit 9, southbound on-ramp in Hooksett. Troopers arrived to find that a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, Color: Green, had failed to negotiate the right hand turn of the on-ramp, left the roadway and subsequently crashed into a tree. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was identified as Kenneth J. Hallam Jr., Age: 45, Manchester, NH.

Despite lifesaving measures taken by emergency crews, Hallam was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. All aspects of the crash are under investigation but speed appears to be a factor.

Troopers were assisted at the scene by New Hampshire Department of Transportation as well as the Hooksett Police and Fire Department. The Exit 9 southbound on-ramp was shut down for approximately 3 hours while the scene was processed.

Anyone with information pertaining to the crash is asked to contact Trooper Jacob Winslow at (603) 271-3636.