Motor Vehicle Crash, Interstate 89, Sutton, NH

On Tuesday, 10/27/2020 at approximately 11:56 A.M. New Hampshire State Police Troop D was requested to respond to a single motor vehicle crash on Interstate 89 North in the area of mile marker 24 in the town of Sutton, NH. Upon arrival, a single vehicle was found that had driven off the roadway to the left into the median. The vehicle was identified as a Ford F-250.

Based upon the initial investigation, the vehicle was travelling northbound in the left lane when they drifted off the roadway to the left side into the median. The vehicle then collided with a tree on the driver's side. The operator was identified as: Sarah E. Grier of Woodland, ME, Age: 64.

The operator sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on scene. The passenger suffered serious bodily injuries and was flown from the scene to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center where she remains in critical condition. The New Hampshire State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction, (C.A.R.) Unit was requested to respond to assist at the scene.

Interstate 89 North was shut down for several hours during this incident. New Hampshire State Police was assisted on scene by Sutton Police, Sutton Fire and Rescue, Warner Fire and Rescue, New London Fire and EMS, DHART and NH DOT.

At this time all aspects of this crash remain under investigation. Anyone that may have further information related to this collision, or who witnessed this collsion are encouraged to contact Trooper First Class Michael Pelletier at 603-223-8699 or email him at Michael.J.Pelletier@dos.nh.gov.