Traffic & Transit
Pedestrian Hit By Car In Nashua; Flown By DHART To Massachusetts
An elderly woman was struck by a car and seriously injured on Charron Avenue. A DHART Helicopter flew her to the Leahy Clinic for treatment.
NASHUA, NH — Nashua Fire and AMR ambulance were dispatched to Charron Avenue for a 78-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle Saturday.
Nashua Fire activated the trauma team at Southern NH Medical for a seriously injured woman in her 70s at around 1:36 p.m. A short time later, DHART medical helicopter was requested to the scene.
Nashua police detoured traffic around the accident. Nashua firefighters coordinated with DHART and a decision was made to land the helicopter at the scene.
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After an extended time on the ground, DHART put the patient in the helicopter and flew her to the Lahey Clinic in Massachusetts. The woman appears to have suffered serious and life threatening injuries, according to NPD Sgt Hannon she is in critical condition.
Several workers from a local hair salon across the street initially offered assistance to the woman as well as the driver of the car — who was visibly shaken up.
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Nashua Police say one vehicle was involved, and there was only one occupant in the car. The driver is cooperating with the investigation. Police say at this time, it does not appear that drugs or alcohol contributed to this collision.
The Nashua Police Department are asking that any witnesses to this collision contact the Nashua Police Department utilizing their non-emergency line, 603-594-3500, or utilizing their Crime-Line, 603-589-1665. You can also follow the Nashua Police Department on Twitter, @NashuaPD.
Nashua NH Patch will update as more information becomes available.
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