Four Injured After Wrong-Way Crash in New Hampshire

As a motorist, one of your most basic responsibilities is to stay in your lane and avoid veering into oncoming traffic. However, this seems to be a surprisingly difficult feat for many people in New Hampshire, and head-on collisions continue to occur at a worrying pace. The most recent incident left four people with various injuries. What can you do after a wrong-way crash in New Hampshire? Is it possible to pursue compensation?

Driver Faces Multiple Charges After Wrong-Way Crash on I-93 

In February of 2025, NBC News reported that a driver had caused a wrong-way collision on I-93 near Plymouth – causing four injuries. Police say that for some reason, this motorist was traveling the wrong way down an offramp when he struck another vehicle head-on. The 33-year-old defendant exited his car and fled on foot after the collision, although he was quickly located and arrested by police.

The other vehicle had three occupants, and all of these individuals suffered various injuries as a result of the collision. First responders say that they were “non-life-threatening,” but this doesn’t necessarily mean they were not life-altering. The driver who fled the crash also suffered injuries and was hospitalized after his arrest.

Along with treatment at the hospital, he was also given several criminal charges – including felony reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, DUI, second-offense DUI, operating a vehicle with a suspended license, and others.

Judging by these charges, it is safe to say that the man was intoxicated at the time of the collision. This would explain why the defendant made the mistake of driving the wrong direction down an offramp.

The occupants of the vehicle may eventually sue this individual for causing the collision. This could be an important step as they attempt to recover compensation for lost earnings, medical treatment, emotional distress, and other damages.

What Are the Primary Causes of Wrong-Way Collisions?

As the recent example shows, intoxication is a common factor in wrong-way crashes. However, people may drive into oncoming traffic for many other reasons. One potential cause is distraction, especially if the negligent motorist was looking at their phone before the crash. Even a quick glance down at a text or social media post can cause a motorist to veer into oncoming traffic. They might also mistakenly enter an offramp in the wrong direction, causing a major crash.

That being said, a motorist is not always to blame for causing a wrong-way crash. This motorist may have mistakenly entered an offramp in the wrong direction because of confusing signage or construction cones. Sometimes, the true negligent party is a local municipality or construction contractor that created a dangerous and confusing roadway.

Can a New Hampshire Injury Attorney Help Me Pursue Compensation After a Crash? 

If you have been involved in a wrong-way crash, a Manchester car accident attorney may be able to help you pursue compensation. You can use this compensation to cover medical expenses, missed earnings, emotional distress, and other damages. To learn more about the next steps, consider scheduling a consultation with Manning Zimmerman & Oliveira PLLC today. Our auto accident lawyers can help you pursue justice and closure.

Source: 

nbcboston.com/news/local/four-people-hurt-in-wrong-way-crash-on-i-93-in-new-hampshire/3636299/