Dover, NH – A pedestrian was struck and killed Wednesday evening on Route 16 near the General Sullivan Bridge, prompting major northbound delays and an extended crash reconstruction investigation lasting more than two hours.
According to New Hampshire State Police, the incident occurred around 5:44 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2025, after dispatchers received multiple reports of a man walking in the northbound right breakdown lane and moving in and out of the travel lane. While troopers were responding to the scene, they learned the pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle.
The adult male was pronounced deceased shortly after emergency crews arrived. State Police said the driver involved remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators.
The State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction (CAR) Unit handled the investigation, which required closing multiple lanes of Route 16 for approximately two and a half hours Wednesday evening. Members of Dover Fire & Rescue and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation assisted at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released the name of the pedestrian, noting that it is being withheld pending ongoing investigation and next-of-kin notification.
State Police also reminded residents that anyone struggling with a mental health crisis can call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 for free and confidential assistance.
Anyone with information that could help investigators is asked to contact Trooper First Class Nathaniel Goodwin at Nathaniel.D.Goodwin@dos.nh.gov.
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