Interstate 93 Re-Opened After Multi-Vehicle Crash

CONCORD, NH — A Tilton man was cited for following too closely Friday after a three-vehicle collision on Interstate 93 North in Concord, according to the New Hampshire State Police. Around 11:45 a.m., troopers were sent to an area just north of Exit 16 where New Hampshire Department of Transportation employees were clearing trees. Due to the work they were performing, there was some congestion on the highway.

During that congestion, Sgt. Maurice Sampson of Troop D stated, a three-vehicle accident occurred.

"It was during this time that a 2006 Ford dump truck driven by Scott Marcotte, 27, of Tilton, struck the rear of a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado towing a 12-foot U-Haul trailer," Sampson said. "The resultant impact forced the Silverado into the rear of a 2017 Fed Ex box truck."

The vehicles, he said, had "extensive damage" and "were non-movable and blocking all lanes of travel." The crash caused the highway to be closed for more than an hour.

Two people were taken to Concord Hospital with minor injuries. Marcotte was given a summons for following too closely.

State police were assisted by Merrimack County Sheriffs, the NH DOT, and Concord fire and rescue teams.

Anyone with information about the crash should call Trooper Matthew Gagnon, New Hampshire State Police – Troop D, at 603-223-4381.

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