Woman Killed On Everett Turnpike, SUV May Have Fled Crash: NHSP

NASHUA, NH — An elderly woman from Nashua was struck and killed Wednesday night while walking on the Everett Turnpike and New Hampshire State Police are asking for the public’s help finding a vehicle that may have been involved in the incident. Juliette Koss, 68, of Nashua, was found collapsed on the southbound side of the highway in the area of the Exit 4 offramp at around 7 p.m. on May 15, 2019. Troop B troopers were sent to the scene while Nashua Fire and Rescue teams also arrived and determined that she was deceased.

Within minutes of first responders arriving, state troopers learned that Koss was struck by a vehicle — a tan colored mid-to-full-size SUV type of vehicle — according to several witnesses. This suspect vehicle should have front-end and bumper area damage.

The New Hampshire State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit was requested to investigate the incident. Three lanes of the turnpike were closed for around four hours.

Along with Nashua firefighters, the Nashua Police Department and New Hampshire Department of Transportation also assisted at the scene.

“At this time, it is unclear why the vehicle fled the scene however all aspects remain under investigation,” noted State Police Sgt. Steven Wheeler.

Anyone with information related to this crash should contact Trooper Daniel Quartulli at 603-223-8993 or email at daniel.quartulli@dos.nh.gov.