Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash - Updated

UPDATE

The deceased passenger has been identified as John R. Hanna Jr., age 52, of Lancaster, NH.

As a result of the ensuing investigation, the operator of the Chevrolet, identified as Casey W. Kirsch, age 33 of Weymouth, MA was arrested and charged with Negligent Homicide and Aggravated DWI. Kirsch is scheduled to appear at the Belknap Superior Court on July 24, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. 

INITIAL NEWS RELEASE
July 23, 2023

SANBORNTON, New Hampshire – On Sunday, July 23, 2023, at approximately 1:33 p.m., Troopers from the New Hampshire State Police Troop D barracks were notified of a motor vehicle crash on Interstate 93 South located in the town of Sanbornton, in the area of mile marker 62.4. 

Upon arrival it was determined that a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound on Interstate 93 when the vehicle left the left side of the roadway and into the soft shoulder. The vehicle then reentered the highway and rolled over.  As a result of the crash, the passenger was ejected and sustained fatal injuries.  The operator of the Chevrolet was transported to Franklin Hospital to be evaluated.

At the request of the Troop D, the Collision Analysis & Reconstruction (C.A.R.) Unit responded to the scene and assumed the lead of the investigation. The C.A.R. Unit was assisted on scene by New Hampshire State Police Troop D, Troop E, New Hampton and Sanbornton Police Departments, along with the Sanbornton and Tilton Northfield Fire Departments and New Hampshire Department of Transportation.

At this time all aspects of the collision are still under investigation. The names of the persons involved are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone with information regarding this crash is urged to contact Trooper Kyle Cotnoir at (603) 227-0089 or Kyle.H.Cotnoir@dos.nh.gov.