A New Hampshire man is left grappling with serious injuries after a harrowing accident in Haverhill, Massachusetts, police reported. The man, a 60-year-old from Derry, found himself in a dire situation Monday morning when a third vehicle struck him following an initial two-car crash. Haverhill police shared this distressing news via X, indicating the first incident occurred just past the early morning rush hour at around 7:35 a.m.
Today @ 7:36AM HPD responded to a 2 car accident at Main St @ Talmuth Ave. One of the operators of this accident, a 60 yr old, Derry NH man, exited his vehicle and while outside his vehicle was struck by a 3rd motor vehicle causing him serious bodily injury. He was med flighted…
— Haverhill Police (@HaverhillPolice) January 22, 2024
Following the initial collision at the intersection of Main Street and Talmuth Avenue, the New Hampshire driver, whose name hasn't been released, exited his damaged car. It was in this moment of vulnerability, as he stood amidst the wreckage at the busy junction, that an unrelated vehicle compounded the tragedy by hitting him. According to MassLive, the victim was subsequently airlifted to an hospital in the Boston area to receive urgent medical attention.
The condition of the Derry man was not public knowledge as of the latest updates. Police have yet to file charges relating to the pedestrian-involved crash, however, they continue to peel back the layers of what went wrong that fateful morning. Both the Haverhill Police Department Traffic Unit and the Massachusetts State Police have taken up the investigative mantel in search of clarity and justice.
As motorists continue to navigate the smudged grey of winter roads, this incident serves as an ominous reminder of how quickly circumstances can deteriorate on the asphalt stage. Details surrounding the events leading up to the accident are sparse, but the consequences are clearly etched in the abrupt change to a man's life. "No charges are being filed in connection with the pedestrian crash at this time," Haverhill police disclosed in a statement caught by WCVB. The investigation remains ongoing, keeping the hope of answers on the distant horizon for those involved and the community at large.
