1 Deceased After Two-Vehicle Crash In Pinkham’s Grant

PINKHAM’S GRANT, N.H. – A man died after a two-vehicle crash on New Hampshire Route 16.

Just before 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, State Troopers assigned to the Troop F barracks responded to a crash near 467 Route 16 in Pinkham’s Grant. When they arrived, they found a crash involving a sedan and an SUV.

The New Hampshire State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction (C.A.R.) Unit responded to the scene and investigated the crash. The preliminary investigation determined that a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze, driven by Mark Taillon, of Gorham, was traveling northbound on Route 16, crossed the double solid yellow lines, and struck a southbound 1999 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by Peter Canty, 77, of Jackson.

Canty was pronounced deceased on the scene. Taillon suffered minor injuries.

Route 16 was closed in both directions for approximately four hours while the crash was investigated and debris was cleared. Troop F and the C.A.R. Unit were assisted at the scene by members of Troop E, the Gorham Police Department, the Gorham Fire Department, the Jackson Fire Department, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

All aspects of the crash remain under investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Trooper First Class Daniel Quartulli at Daniel.R.Quartulli@dos.nh.gov or (603) 223-8993.