Man Walking on Bypass Struck by Vehicle

The incident happened in the southbound travel lane of the Route 1 Bypass around 10 p.m.

New Hampshire State Police say a man was injured after he was struck by a vehicle while he was walking on the Route 1 Bypass in Portsmouth Monday night.

The incident happened in the southbound travel lane of the Route 1 Bypass around 10 p.m.

Jeffery Argereow, 46, was walking northbound  and was struck by a International Harvester box truck driven by Charles Drost.

Argereow was seriously injured and was transported to Portsmouth Regional hospital. Officials say his injuries are non-life-threatening.

The southbound side of the bypass was closed for an hour during investigation.

Officials have not said if Drost faces any charges.

The incident remains under investigation.

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