Basic Facts
Crash date: May 19, 2026
Crash location: parking lot 300 block of Winchester Street in Keene, NH
People involved:
- Pamela Savard, 78
- Unidentified truck driver, 58
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Keene, NH — May 19, 2026, Pamela Savard was killed in a garbage truck accident at about 11:10 a.m. in a parking lot in the 300 block of Winchester Drive.
Authorities said an Agri-Cycle Energy refuse and recycling truck hit a woman while backing into the parking lot of a fast food restaurant.
The woman, 78-year-old Keene resident Pamela Savard, died from injuries suffered in the crash near Key Road, according to authorities.
No other injuries were reported.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Cheshire County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
It’s not clear at this point how this collision happened. Did the garbage truck have a backup alarm? Did the driver check for pedestrians? Did he have a spotter to help him back up safely? These are the kind of questions that investigators should consider as they look into this crash.
Witness statements, data from the truck and any available video footage should help sort out what happened, but investigators also should look into the company’s hiring and training policies.
The pedestrian’s family deserves to know everyone who may have played a role in this accident, and that requires a thorough investigation.
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