Manchester, NH – A woman was killed Thursday after being struck by a commercial vehicle on Interstate 93 northbound in Manchester, prompting a multi-hour highway closure and traffic disruptions near the I-293 split.
According to New Hampshire State Police, the incident occurred just after noon Thursday when troopers received reports of a woman outside a stopped vehicle in the right breakdown lane on I-93 northbound. Responding troopers learned the woman had been struck by a passing commercial vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Authorities said the driver involved remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Officials noted there are no signs of criminal conduct by the driver at this time, though the investigation remains ongoing.
During the response and investigation, all lanes of I-93 northbound were closed from Exit 6, with traffic diverted onto I-293. The closure caused significant delays throughout Manchester and surrounding areas Thursday afternoon. Additional support was provided by the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction (C.A.R.) Unit, Troop G, Manchester Fire Department, and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation.
State police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact Trooper Alex Peplinski at Alex.M.Peplinski@dos.nh.gov.
Officials also reminded the public that help is available for those experiencing a mental health crisis. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be reached by dialing or texting 988 for free and confidential support.
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