Nashua, NH — A tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of Thursday, May 1, 2025, as a woman lost her life after being struck by a vehicle on the F.E. Everett Turnpike. Authorities confirmed that the fatal crash occurred on the southbound side of the highway near mile marker 0.4, just north of the Massachusetts state line.
At approximately 3:01 a.m., New Hampshire State Police dispatch received multiple emergency calls reporting that a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle in the vicinity. State Troopers swiftly responded to the scene, alongside officers from the Nashua Police Department and members of Nashua Fire Rescue.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered an adult female lying on the roadway. She had sustained fatal injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Authorities confirmed that the driver of the involved vehicle—a Chevrolet Silverado—was present at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement. The vehicle was found stopped in the breakdown lane, and there was no indication of the driver attempting to flee.
In response to the incident, the southbound lanes of the F.E. Everett Turnpike were shut down for several hours during the morning commute. Investigators from the New Hampshire State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction (C.A.R.) Unit meticulously documented the scene to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal collision. Traffic was rerouted while investigators worked, and the highway was eventually reopened once the preliminary investigation concluded.
Officials have not yet released the identity of the deceased pending notification of next of kin. The exact reason the woman was on the highway at that time of morning remains unknown, and investigators are working to piece together her movements prior to the crash.
State Police are continuing to investigate the incident, and no charges have been filed at this time. Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact New Hampshire State Police Troop B.
This tragedy serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers posed by pedestrian activity on high-speed roadways. The investigation remains active, and further details are expected to be released in the coming days as the State Police continue their work.
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