Double Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Update

The identities of the two motorists involved in a fatal crash on the Everett Turnpike in Merrimack on April 15th, 2021 have been confirmed.

The office of the Medical Examiner has confirmed that;

FORGIONE, Vincent P.
24 YOA
Bedford NH

And;

CROKE, Elizabeth
20 YOA
Merrimack NH

were involved in a head-on collision that claimed the lives of both motorists.

A preliminary investigation has revealed that the 2009 Honda Ridgeline, Color Gray, operated by FORGIONI, was being sought by Troopers on I-93 in Hooksett, after a caller had reported it to be operating erratically.

Approximately 18 minutes later, while Troopers attempted to locate the vehicle, they received a report of the crash in Merrimack.

Upon arriving on scene, Troopers determined that the same Honda Ridgeline that was the subject of the call to 911, had crashed head-on into CROKE, who was driving a 2016 Audi Q5, Color Gray.

The investigation has revealed a witness that observed the Honda, executing a U-turn on the Everett Turnpike in Merrimack and subsequently driving in the wrong direction, Northbound, in the Southbound lanes, moments before the crash.

All aspects of the crash remain under investigation at this time.  Impaired operation on the part of FORGIONI is a suspected contributing factor.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact Tr. B. Tallon at the New Hampshire State Police – Troop B Barracks at 603-223-3849.