Bedford Police Investigating Head-on Collision Crash

BEDFORD, NH - The Bedford Police Department is asking for the public's help with an investigation into a serious two-vehicle crash yesterday on New Boston Road that had the roadway closed down for about six hours.

In a press statement from, Chief John Bryfonski said police were sent to a head-on collision on New Boston Road in the area of Esther Drive at about 2 p.m. on March 24, 2016. When they arrived, they found that a 2000 Volvo 70, operated by a 23-year-old male, was in the roadway with significant damage; a second vehicle, a 2008 Toyota Sienna, operated by a 69-year-old male, had traveled down an embankment on the side of the roadway after the crash.

An on-scene investigation revealed that the Volvo was reportedly traveling east on New Boston Road when it crossed over the double yellow center line and into the path of the Toyota Sienna which was traveling westbound. The two vehicles collided head-on before separating to their final resting positions. The Bedford Police Department Technical Accident Reconstruction (TAR) Team was called out to investigate and New Boston Road was closed until approximately 8:45 p.m.

"We are actively investigating what caused this head-on crash," Bryfonski said. "If anyone has information about this incident, please contact Bedford Police."

The 23-year-old male suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital.

Bedford Police are still investigating this crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bedford Police Department at 603-472-5113.