Drivers Face Consequences for Causing Crashes in New Hampshire
Several drivers in New Hampshire are facing potential consequences for causing fatal accidents. Some of these cases have already resulted in criminal charges, highlighting that negligent drivers can face accountability in the Granite State. However, another pathway toward accountability is a personal injury lawsuit. Consider speaking with an auto accident lawyer in New Hampshire about this possibility.
Dump Truck Driver Faces Criminal Charges for Causing Accident
A dump truck driver who struck and killed a pedestrian in Newport is now facing criminal charges, according to a report by Valley News in May of 2025. Police say that the driver was attempting to make a right-hand turn and failed to come to a complete stop before doing so. He then failed to yield to a pedestrian, who was crossing in a designated crosswalk. After the initial impact, the pedestrian was dragged underneath the dump truck while suffering serious bodily injuries. The victim died from these injuries.
When questioned about the incident, the dump truck driver claimed that he looked both ways before turning right. However, police say that footage from the crash shows that the driver should have seen the pedestrian had he done so.
Driver Faces Charges After Fatally Striking Pedestrian
Another pedestrian fatality in New Hampshire also resulted in criminal charges. In May of 2025, a driver in Nashua was arrested for DWI causing serious bodily injury. He had struck a 58-year-old individual as he was crossing Kinsley Street, causing multiple injuries that proved fatal. The driver also suffered minor injuries, and he was arrested after arriving at a nearby hospital.
A DWI that results in a death usually becomes a felony. One can only hope that the driver experiences consequences for his alleged crime. If criminal justice fails, the family of the victim might rely on a wrongful death lawsuit to pursue accountability.
Motorcyclist Dies After Being Rear-Ended in Brookline
A third incident in May resulted in the death of a motorcyclist. Although this incident did not lead to any criminal charges, the crash remains under investigation. Police seem certain that the motorcyclist was rear-ended, and rear-enders are often associated with negligence. Drivers usually rear-end other motorists after following too closely or becoming distracted.
Police say that the motorcyclist was trying to turn left into a private driveway when he was rear-ended by a pickup truck driver. The driver of the pickup remained at the scene and reportedly attempted life-saving measures. While police say that the pickup driver was not impaired, the circumstances of this crash imply that he might not have slowed down quickly enough to avoid an impact.
Can a New Hampshire Auto Accident Lawyer Help After a Fatal Crash?
A New Hampshire auto accident lawyer may be able to help you take action after a fatal crash. These types of lawsuits are called “wrongful death” claims, and they can provide compensation for funeral expenses, lost future income, and various non-economic damages. Speak with Manning Zimmerman & Oliveira PLLC to learn more about this possibility.
Sources:
wmur.com/article/brookline-deadly-crash-motorcycle-route-13-closed/64762798
unionleader.com/news/safety/one-under-arrest-following-fatal-auto-pedestrian-crash-in-nashua/article_bf068b7c-5b5e-4e9c-baec-a22de6f4c95c.html
vnews.com/Newport-dump-truck-driver-faces-charges-in-pedestrian-fatality-61146165
