Fremont resident dies in auto crash in Epping

Mark Hayward, The New Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester
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Mar. 16—EPPING — A 26-year-old Fremont man died when thrown from a pickup truck in a single-vehicle accident early Tuesday morning, New Hampshire State Police said.

Police said Casey McNamara of Fremont died after the Chevrolet Silverado went off Jenness Road, struck some trees and rolled over numerous times.

Another person in the truck, Ryan Reed, 29, of Fremont, was taken by ambulance to Portsmouth Regional Hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.

Authorities said alcohol impairment and speed may have contributed to the accident, but stressed all aspects remain under investigation.

Authorities did not identify the driver in a statement released Tuesday.

The accident took place about 1:15 a.m. The State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit assumed control of the investigation at the request of Epping police.

Jenness Road resident Leane Gagnon said she and her husband, Sean, were awakened by the crash.

"We woke up at 1 a.m. to a loud crash and jumped awake. We ran outside and found the vehicle on its roof in the tree line of our property and immediately called 911 and checked on the occupants of the vehicle," she said.

The Gagnons stayed with the men and remained on the line with dispatch until Epping police and emergency personnel arrived at the scene.

"All of the first responders were wonderful and remained calm to assess the situation. We give our sincere condolences to Casey's family for their loss," Gagnon said.

Anyone who may have information related to this crash is encouraged to contact Trooper Nathaniel Goodwin at 223-4381 or Nathaniel.D.Goodwin@dos.nh.gov.