Driver dies in Bedford toll plaza crash
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BEDFORD, N.H. A driver died in a toll plaza crash in Bedford, police said Monday.
Richard Cote, 65, of Manchester, lost control of his Jeep Wrangler at about 10:15 a.m. The vehicle rolled over in the far left lane of the southbound toll plaza on the Everett Turnpike, police said.
Cote’s injuries were fatal. A second vehicle was struck, but that driver didn’t suffer any injuries, police said.
Speed appears to be a factor in this crash, however, all aspects remain under investigation, police said.
New Hampshire driver killed after crashing into toll plaza Share Updated: 5:42 PM EST Mar 8, 2021
New Hampshire driver killed after crashing into toll plaza Share Updated: 5:42 PM EST Mar 8, 2021
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Show Transcript HAMPSHIRE LIKE WE DO. WMUR NEWS 9 AT NOON STARTS NOW. WE BEGIN WITH THAT BREAKING NEWS IN BEDFORD, WHERE ONE PERSON IS DEAD AFTER THIS CRASH AT THE EVERETT TURNPIKE TOLLS. SEVERAL LANES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS ARE CLOSED RIGHT NOW AS A RESULT. INVESTIGATORS HAVE NOT SAID WHAT LED UP TO THIS CRASH. THEY CONFIRM IT WAS A FATAL.
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BEDFORD â On Monday at approximately 10:13 a.m., troopers from the New Hampshire State Police Troop B Barracks along with fire and medical personnel from the Bedford Fire Department responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash at the toll plaza southbound on the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Bedford.
Upon arrival it was determined that a 2006 Jeep Wrangler had lost control and rolled over in the far left lane of the toll plaza. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Richard Cote, age 65, of Manchester.
As a result of the crash, Cote sustained fatal injuries. A second vehicle was also struck; however, the operator did not sustain any injury.