1 Killed, 2 Injured in Truck Accident on State Route 11 in Farmington, NH

Farmington, NH — February 19, 2025, one person was killed and two other people were injured in a truck accident at about 1:30 p.m. on State Route 11/Henry Wilson Highway.

Authorities said an SUV and a medium-duty commercial truck collided head-on near Tappan Street.

The 29-year-old driver of the SUV died in the crash, according to authorities, while a 55-year-old passenger suffered critical injuries.

The truck driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and a passenger was not hurt, authorities said.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Head-on collisions are some of the most severe crashes on the road, and when a commercial truck is involved, the damage is often even greater. The key question in a case like this is why these two vehicles ended up in the same lane at the same time.

Investigators should be looking at several factors. Did one of the drivers drift out of their lane due to distraction or fatigue? Was speed involved? Were road conditions a factor? If the truck driver crossed the center line, that could point to driver error or even a mechanical issue, such as brake failure or steering problems. On the other hand, if the SUV entered the truck’s lane, investigators should determine whether that happened due to driver behavior or an external factor, like another vehicle forcing them to react.

Since this was a medium-duty truck rather than an 18-wheeler, investigators should also check whether it was properly maintained. Some companies cut corners on maintenance, and if something like worn tires or faulty brakes contributed to this crash, that’s something that needs to be uncovered. Reviewing black box data, dashcam footage and physical evidence from the crash scene will be critical in understanding exactly what happened.

At this point, there are more questions than answers. But if authorities stop at surface-level conclusions without digging into the available evidence, they could overlook critical details that explain the true cause of this crash.