Two people died and a third was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash in New Ipswich in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Devin Lundgren, 21, of New Ipswich, and James Barna, 18, of Sharon, were pronounced deceased at the scene, while Samuel Wheeler, 36, of Greenville suffered serious injuries and was taken by medical helicopter to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
According to a press release issued by the New Hampshire State Police on Saturday, at about 12:05 a.m., State Troopers responded to a report of a two-car crash at the intersection of Turnpike Road and Temple Road.
Preliminary investigation shows that a 1996 Honda Del Sol, driven by Lundgren, was traveling north on Turnpike Road when the vehicle collided with a 2015 Dodge Ram that was traveling south and attempting to make a left-hand turn. Barna was Lundgren’s passenger in the Honda.
While speed appears to be a factor, all aspects of the crash remain under investigation, according to police.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has further information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Trooper Isaiah Acquaye at Isaiah.J.Acquaye@dos.nh.gov or 603-223-4381.
Ashley Saari can be reached at 603-924-7172 ext. 244 or asaari@ledgertranscript.com. She’s on X @AshleySaariMLT.