California man charged in fatal New London crash

A California man has been charged with negligent homicide in the Oct. 6 fatal crash that killed a California woman in New London. Vincent Mendillo, 27, of Mission Viejo, California, who was seriously injured, was arraigned Tuesday in Newport on several charges, including reckless conduct, aggravated DWI and second-degree assault, according to State Police.

Bail was set at $25,000. Police determined that Mendillo was traveling southeast on Little Sunapee Road when he failed to negotiate a curve in the road to the right. The 2024 Hyundai Elantra left the road, striking a utility trailer parked on the side of the road.



The Hyundai then caught fire, according to police. The passenger killed in the crash previously was identified as Salma Garcia, 26, also of Mission Viejo. Police on Tuesday said the crash remains under investigation.

Anyone with information can contact Det. Sgt. Brian Ross at 603-223-8490 or Brian.

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