East Kingston Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

East Kingston, New Hampshire – On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at approximately 1:40 PM, Troopers from the New Hampshire State Police Troop A barracks responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Burnt Swamp Road in East Kingston, New Hampshire.

The adult male driver of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene, while an adult female passenger was taken by medical flight, to a Boston area hospital. Also in the vehicle were two children, a 9-month-old and a 3-year-old who both sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash. The names of those involved are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

State Police were assisted at the scene by the East Kingston Police Department, East Kingston Fire Department, South Hampton Police Department, Brentwood Fire Department, and Amesbury MA Police Department.

A preliminary investigation indicates that excessive speed was a contributing factor for this crash. All other aspects of the crash remain under investigation and any witnesses are asked to contact Trooper Brian Hanna at (603) 223-8490 or Brian.D.Hanna@dos.nh.gov.