Marlborough Crash Results in Fatality and Multiple Injuries
MARLBOROUGH, NH — An 80-year-old man died in a two-vehicle crash on Route 12 Wednesday morning at approximately 10:15 a.m.
New Hampshire State Police responded to the scene near Webb Depot Road. The crash involved a Ram ProMaster van and a Nissan Rogue, both of which were engulfed in flames upon arrival of first responders.
The driver of the Rogue, identified as Donald Garfield of Jaffrey, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 33-year-old man from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, who was in the van, was aided by a bystander to escape prior to emergency services arriving.
Preliminary investigations revealed Garfield's vehicle was traveling southbound and crossed into the northbound lane, resulting in a head-on collision with the van. Good Samaritans assisted authorities by supplying fire extinguishers to help manage the flames.
Route 12 remained closed for more than five hours as the scene was cleared and an investigation continued.
Authorities encourage anyone with additional information to contact the New Hampshire State Police at 603-223-3879.