Two people were struck by a vehicle and seriously hurt in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, on Wednesday, and were rushed to local hospitals. The driver was cooperating with investigators as authorities worked to piece together what happened.
According to NBC Boston, the two injured people were taken to local hospitals, per the Hampton Falls police and fire departments. The outlet reported that the driver involved was cooperating with the investigation, though further details about the circumstances had not been released.
Police were also seen at the scene of an apparent car crash at Applecrest Farm Orchard, a popular apple orchard in Hampton Falls, where several vehicles were damaged in a parking lot, the station's report noted. It remains unclear how that scene relates to the reported injuries, and the station said it had reached out to police and the orchard for more information as the story continued to develop.
Investigation Still Unfolding
As of Wednesday, few additional details had been confirmed publicly. The report did not specify the exact location, time, or sequence of events tied to the injuries, and authorities had not released information about the condition of the two people taken to hospitals.
Hampton Falls has seen serious crash investigations before. New Hampshire State Police previously responded to a fatal crash investigation in the town in the early morning hours of July 14, 2024, according to the NH State Police, when troopers from the Troop A Barracks and the Hampton Falls Fire Department responded to a vehicle incident call.
Statewide Safety Picture
Wednesday's incident comes as New Hampshire has been tracking its road safety numbers closely this year. A July report from the Union Leader found that the state had recorded 53 deaths from motor vehicle crashes through July 20, down from 65 during the same period the year before.
No further details on the Hampton Falls crash, including the condition of the two injured people or any possible charges, had been confirmed as of Wednesday. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
