Fatal I-93 Crash in Littleton Claims Man’s Life

# Connecticut Resident Killed in New Hampshire Interstate Crash

A tragic accident on Interstate 93 in New Hampshire has claimed the life of a Connecticut resident. Robert Macdonald, a 78-year-old man from Sprague, Connecticut, died Monday evening when the pickup truck he was in rolled over on the highway.

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The crash happened around 7 p.m. near exit 42 on Interstate 93 in Littleton, New Hampshire. New Hampshire State Police said the pickup truck was heading northbound when it suddenly veered off the road and flipped, landing upside down in the median.

Emergency personnel pronounced Robert Macdonald dead at the scene. The driver, a 77-year-old woman from Sprague, suffered serious injuries in the crash.

Medical Response and Treatment

First responders rushed the injured driver to Littleton Regional Healthcare. Because her injuries were severe, they decided to airlift her to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for advanced care.

Officials haven’t released her current condition.

Investigation Continues

Authorities in New Hampshire said both people in the vehicle wore seat belts during the crash. That detail has left investigators scratching their heads, since seat belts usually lower the risk of fatality but can’t eliminate it entirely.

State police said they don’t suspect impairment or distraction played a role. That’s a change from many fatal crashes in places like Bridgeport or Stamford, where distracted driving often factors in.

Traffic Impact and Response

The accident shut down both northbound lanes of Interstate 93 for several hours as emergency crews worked. That kind of traffic mess is all too familiar to anyone who’s spent time on Connecticut’s I-95 corridor, especially during rush hour.

Emergency response teams in New Hampshire used protocols similar to those of Connecticut State Police, closing lanes right away to keep everyone safe while they handled the scene.

Community Impact

The town of Sprague has about 3,000 people, and honestly, everyone’s going to feel this loss. In small Connecticut towns like Sprague, or even Thompson and Lebanon, folks really come together when something sudden and heartbreaking happens to a family.

Connecticut residents who travel out of state deal with the same road dangers, but unfamiliar highways can throw extra curveballs. Safety experts always say:

Take regular breaks during long interstate drives.

Look up your route before heading somewhere new.

Make sure your car’s in good shape before a trip.

Stay sharp, especially if you’re not used to the roads.

New Hampshire State Police want anyone with info about the incident to reach out and help with their investigation. People from Connecticut will keep traveling around New England, but honestly, this kind of tragedy really hits home how important it is to stay safe on the highways—no matter where you’re headed.

Here is the source article for this story: Man killed in I-93 crash in Littleton

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