2 Injured in Ambulance Accident on Tarrytown Rd. in Manchester, NH

Manchester, NH — June 11, 2025, Two people were injured following a car accident that occurred at around 11:40 A.M. on Tarrytown Rd.

According to official reports, an ambulance struck another vehicle in the area of Tarrytown Road and Nelson Street near Elliot hospital, causing it to tip on its side.

Two medics inside the ambulance were extricated and taken to the hospital in unknown condition, and its not clear if anyone in the passenger vehicle were injured. Currently the identities and status of the medics have not been released.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When an ambulance ends up on its side after striking another vehicle, it raises some immediate and serious questions. Most people understand that ambulances are allowed to break certain traffic rules when responding to emergencies, but that doesn’t mean every crash involving one is automatically excusable—or even understandable without digging deeper.

Key Unknowns in This Incident

The reports say the crash happened near Tarrytown Road and Nelson Street, not far from Elliot Hospital. But beyond that, critical details are missing. Was the ambulance using lights and sirens? Was it en route to an emergency call or transporting a patient? Did the other vehicle have time to react, or did the ambulance approach too quickly for anyone to respond?

It’s also unclear what direction either vehicle was traveling or whether either one may have run a red light or stop sign. All of those details matter, especially when one of the vehicles is a medical transport.

What Needs to Be Investigated

Ambulances are often outfitted with GPS tracking, dash cams, and other onboard data systems that record speed, braking, and light/siren usage. That information can confirm whether the ambulance was following proper emergency driving procedures.

As for the vehicle that was struck, investigators will want to determine whether the driver saw or heard the ambulance in time and whether there was a realistic opportunity to yield. Even when an emergency vehicle has the right of way, it’s not absolute—it must still operate with due caution.

This crash also raises questions about intersection design, visibility, and timing. If either driver had limited sightlines or the roads were congested, that can complicate even a routine emergency response.

Why the Facts Matter

Accidents involving emergency vehicles often get quickly chalked up to “just one of those things,” but that’s not how these cases should be treated. Whether the ambulance was being driven appropriately, and whether the other driver had time and space to react, are matters that deserve a thorough, evidence-based review. Only then can the full picture emerge.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s unknown whether the ambulance was using lights and sirens or responding to an active emergency.
• Dash cams, GPS logs, and vehicle telemetry can clarify how fast the ambulance was going and whether it followed emergency driving protocol.
• The other vehicle’s position and opportunity to yield are essential pieces of the puzzle.
• Emergency vehicles have special privileges, but they also carry responsibilities to drive with caution.
• Full accountability requires a complete review of evidence—not assumptions about urgency or fault.