Littleton Man Dies In I-93 Crash In Lincoln: NH State Police

LINCOLN, NH — A section of I-93 was closed for a number of hours Wednesday after a fatal rollover crash in Lincoln near Exit 33. New Hampshire State Police were sent to an area two miles north of the exit for a report of a 2019 Ford Fusion that crashed on the southbound side of the Interstate. The initial investigation, according to Staff Sgt. Victor Muzzey of Troop F, was that the driver lost control of the sedan, spun out, went off the right side of the highway, and rolled over on the driver's side.

Jonathan Pelosi, 36, of Littleton, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver – a 31-year-old Lyndonville, Vermont, man – was transported to Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth and then, transferred to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.

"Although all factors are being considered, it appears a mechanical defect, coupled with a burst of heavy rain may have contributed in part in causing the collision," Muzzey said, adding that neither occupant was wearing a seatbelt.

Troopers were assisted by the Lincoln and Woodstock police departments, Linwood EMS, the Lincoln Fire department, the NH DOT, the Grafton County Attorney's Office, and the Office of State Medical Examiner.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have any further information is encouraged to contact Trooper Benjamin Quigley of the New Hampshire State Police-Troop F at 603-846-3333 or Benjamin.Quigley@dos.nh.gov.

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