Exeter police investigating a pickup truck crash that destroyed 5 parked cars at Volvo dealership

EXETER, NH — Exeter police are investigating a pickup truck crash that destroyed five parked cars at a Volvo dealership.

Exeter police and fire responded to the Volvo dealership at 140 Portsmouth Ave. shortly after 2 p.m. after receiving a report that a truck crashed causing a chain reaction into five new cars parked at the Volvo Cars of Exeter dealership.

According to police, the pickup truck jumped the curb while traveling southbound on Portsmouth Avenue and initially struck one car, which was then pushed into a second car.

The truck continued on and hit another car, creating a domino effect involving two additional vehicles.

A total of five cars were damaged in addition to the truck, police say.

The male driver was not seriously injured but was transported to Exeter Hospital by Exeter Fire Department Ambulance for further evaluation.

Deputy Police Chief Josh McCain says there were no customers or employees injured in the crash.

The cause of the incident remains under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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