Marlborough, NH – Fatal Crash on Route 12 Claims Life of 80-Year-Old Man
Marlborough police responded to a fatal crash involving two vehicles on Route 12 near Webb Depot Road at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday.
The accident involved a Ram ProMaster van and a Nissan Rogue, both engulfed in flames upon emergency arrival. The driver of the Rogue, 80-year-old Donald Garfield of Jaffrey, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 33-year-old man from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, was rescued from the van by a bystander prior to emergency services' arrival. Investigators reported that Garfield's vehicle was traveling southbound when it veered into the northbound lane, leading to a head-on collision.
Good Samaritans assisted responding officers by providing fire extinguishers to help control the flames, authorities said.
Route 12 remained closed for over five hours due to the incident.
Authorities continue to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New Hampshire State Police at 603-223-3879.