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Authorities investigate fatal accident on Route 9 in Chesterfield

Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday on Route 9 in Chesterfield. Chesterfield police said multiple crews responded to a two-car crash on Route 9 near Cady Lane and Old Chesterfield Road around 4 p.m. Authorities said the driver of a Ford Mustang was traveling westbound on Route 9, crossed the double yellow line and collided head-on with an eastbound Toyota Highlander. Authorities said both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released their names. The passenger in the Ford Mustang was taken to the hospital by DHART with life-threatening injuries, according to authorities. A portion of Route 9 was closed because of the crash. Authorities said the road has reopened. Chesterfield police said they are working with New Hampshire State Police to investigate the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lt. Lance Rouse at (603) 363-4233.

Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday on Route 9 in Chesterfield.

Chesterfield police said multiple emergency crews responded to a two-car crash on Route 9 near Cady Lane and Old Chesterfield Road around 4 p.m. According to authorities, the driver of a Ford Mustang was traveling westbound on Route 9, crossed the double yellow line and collided head-on with an eastbound Toyota Highlander.

Authorities said both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released their names.

According to authorities, the passenger in the Ford Mustang was taken to the hospital by DHART with life-threatening injuries.

Due to the accident, part of Route 9 was closed. Authorities said the road had reopened.

Chesterfield police said they are working with New Hampshire State Police in investigating the accident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lt. Lance Rouse at (603) 363-4233.