Traffic & Transit
Manchester Man Killed When His Jeep Hits The Bedford Tollbooth
Richard Cote, 65, was killed after his Jeep Wrangler struck the Everett turnpike tollbooth on Monday; trooper says speed may be a factor.
BEDFORD, NH — Bedford Fire and New Hampshire State Police responded to a report of a vehicle that struck the tollbooth on the F.E. Everett Turnpike in the southbound lane on Monday.
Upon arrival, it was determined that a 2006 Jeep Wrangler had lost control and rolled over in the far left lane of the toll plaza, according to NH State Trooper Eric Torrens.
The operator of the vehicle was identified as Richard Cote, 65, of Manchester.
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As a result of the crash, Cote sustained fatal injuries, Torrens said. A second vehicle was also struck however, the operator did not sustain any injury.
Speed appears to be a factor in this crash although all aspects remain under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed it is asked to contact Eric.Torrens@dos.nh.gov or at 603-223-3622.
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