Scott Martin Headed to Trial in Hampton Fatal Crash Case

The fiancé of the unlicensed teen driver who struck and killed two cyclists last month will be headed to trial after pleading not guilty in Hampton District Court.

Scott Martin, 19, of Seabrook, was arraigned on a violation-level offense of allowing an improper person to operate a motor vehicle in connection to the Sept. 21 crash on Hampton's Neil R. Underwood Memorial Bridge.

Police allege Martin knowingly let Darriean Hess, 19, also of Seabrook, get back behind the wheel of his 2002 Honda hours after she was stopped for speeding near the bridge, even though he knew she didn't have a driver's license and even though police had ordered Hess not to drive.

Hess, whom police have said was on a strong prescription painkiller given to her by an alleged drug dealer, soon after caused the fatal crash.

Hampton District Court staff said Wednesday that a date has yet to be set for Martin's trial. 

Hess, 19, also of Seabrook, is facing charges of negligent homicide and second degree assault in connection with the incident. The alleged drug dealer, Cindy Sheppard, 48, of 51 Ocean Blvd., Apt. 5, in Hampton, has also been charged in connection to the incident.

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