Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

Ossipee, New Hampshire – On January 10, 2023, at approximately 10:58 AM, a vehicle traveling northbound on Route 16 in the town of Ossipee, in the area of Pine River Pond Road, crossed the centerline, striking a vehicle traveling southbound. The operator of the southbound vehicle was pronounced deceased on scene. A passenger from the southbound vehicle was taken to a local hospital for treatment and evaluation of injuries. The driver of the northbound vehicle was also transported to a local hospital for treatment and evaluation of injuries.

New Hampshire State Police was assisted on scene by the Ossipee Police Department, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Center Ossipee Fire Department, Ossipee Corner Fire Department, Wakefield Ambulance, Wakefield Fire Department, and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation.

At this time, an investigation is being conducted into the causation of the collision. Any witnesses or drivers with dash cameras are encouraged to contact New Hampshire State Police Troop E or Trooper Andrew Wilensky at (603) 323-3333 or Andrew.P.Wilensky@dos.nh.gov.

No additional information is available at this time.

Update January 12, 2023

The deceased operator has been identified as Kevin P. Buote, age 58, of Plymouth, MA.