Ossipee, NH – A pedestrian was killed Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle along U.S. Route 25E in Ossipee, prompting an active investigation by New Hampshire State Police.
Authorities say the fatal crash happened just before 8:30 p.m. when a westbound vehicle struck a man who was walking in the roadway. First responders arriving at the scene determined the pedestrian had died from injuries sustained in the collision.
According to the New Hampshire State Police, the vehicle involved was a Jeep Cherokee driven by 79-year-old Carol Mathes of Tamworth. Investigators said the vehicle was traveling westbound on U.S. Route 25E when it allegedly struck the man in the roadway. Officials said the pedestrian’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Mathes is reportedly cooperating with investigators, and authorities said no charges have been filed at this time. Officials have not indicated whether impairment, speed, or roadway conditions allegedly played a role in the crash.
Due to the severity of the collision, the New Hampshire State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction (C.A.R.) Unit responded to the scene and assumed the lead in the investigation. Multiple agencies assisted with the response, including the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Ossipee Police Department, Freedom Police Department and the Ossipee Fire Department.
Authorities said all aspects of the crash remain under investigation as officials work to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
State police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have information that could assist investigators to contact Trooper First Class Nathaniel Goodwin at Nathaniel.D.Goodwin@dos.nh.gov.
Investigators have not released additional details regarding the victim or whether road closures occurred during the investigation.
This article was produced by a journalist and may include AI-assisted input. All content is reviewed for accuracy and fairness.
Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for more relevant news stories and SUPPORT LOCAL INDEPENDENT NEWS! Have a tip? Message us!
