A pedestrian crossing Route 111 near Empire Boulevard in Hollis, New Hampshire, was struck and killed by a southbound Honda CR-V Wednesday afternoon, and police say they believe several witnesses left the scene before emergency crews arrived. Hollis police, fire and EMS were dispatched at about 3:50 p.m. for a reported crash involving a pedestrian, and the victim died despite life-saving efforts.
Responders Found CPR Already Underway
According to NBC Boston, emergency responders arriving on scene found CPR already in progress on the pedestrian, and EMS personnel continued life-saving measures after they arrived. The pedestrian died at the scene despite those efforts. wmur.com separately reported that the victim was dead when police arrived despite attempted resuscitation.
An initial police investigation found that the Honda CR-V had been traveling south on Route 111 when it struck the pedestrian, who was crossing the street at the time, the outlet's reporting states. The driver of the Honda remained at the scene and has been cooperating with the investigation, according to police. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Road Closure and the Push for Witnesses
wmur.com also reported that the southbound lane of Runnels Bridge Road was blocked off following the crash. Police have not identified the deceased pedestrian, pending notification of family members, and no further biographical details have been released.
Investigators believe multiple witnesses left the scene before emergency crews arrived, and police are asking anyone who has not yet spoken with investigators to call Hollis police at 603-465-7637. The identity of the driver has not been released, and police have not said whether any charges are anticipated as the investigation continues.
Pedestrian deaths on New Hampshire roads have fluctuated in recent years, rising from 2019 to 2020 before dropping back to 2019 levels in 2021 and returning to 2020 values in 2022, according to a New Hampshire Department of Transportation assessment. The same assessment notes that bicyclist fatalities in the state have stayed low, at three or fewer per year during the period it examined.
