On October 8, 2019, around 5:20pm Manchester Police responded to an accident in the area of Auburn and Pine Streets. When officers got there they discovered that 6 vehicles were involved. Based on the investigation, it was determined that the operator of the first vehicle, identified as 40 year old Kevin Poole of Raymond had been traveling north on Pine St at the intersection of Auburn St, it appears Poole ran the red light and turned left onto Auburn St. The vehicle hit another car, but kept going. Poole then hit two more cars on Auburn St and ended up rolling over. In doing so, he struck two more cars. Poole’s car ended up on its side leaning against the 6th vehicle he hit.
No one was hurt and with the exception of the car that caused the accidents, all other vehicles were able to be driven away from the scene.
Poole was charged with 5 counts of Conduct after an Accident, and 4 counts of Criminal Mischief (misdemeanor). He was also charged with giving a False Report to Law Enforcement Officers, because he initially told police that his car had been stolen during the time the accident occurred. Poole was in court this afternoon and was released on personal recognizance bail.
