Bow Man Dies in I-93 Crash

LITTLETON, NH - A local man perished in an SUV crash on I-93 this morning in the northern part of the state.

Leonard Chaisson, 73, was killed on Jan. 12, 2016, after his Honda Element reportedly failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the Interstate, and struck a tree, according to New Hampshire State Police.

Chaisson was driving north on the Interstate and was the only occupant of the vehicle. He sustained “traumatic injuries” and died at the scene.

The cause of the collision continues to be under investigation and is being led by Trooper First Class Jonathan H. Stephens of the New Hampshire State Police-Troop F. Anyone with information or who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Trooper First Class Stephens at 603-846-3333.

Agencies assisting at the scene included the Littleton Fire Department, Littleton EMS, Littleton Police Department and the NH Department of Transportation, according to Sgt. Dennis Wade-NH State Police- Troop F.