Pelham Woman Killed After Crashing Into Utility Pole

PELHAM, NH — Pelham police and firefighters responded to a single-vehicle accident on Willow Street on Sunday.

Around midnight, 911 was advised that one person was unconscious and trapped in a vehicle. First responders arrived and saw a 2011 Toyota Rav4 crashed off the west-bound shoulder, the vehicle had struck a utility pole.

Pelham police said the vehicle had heavy damage and rolled over. First responders were initially unable to access the person inside due to live power lines entangled with the vehicle.

After Pelham firefighters accessed the vehicle, the driver, Danielle Wilson, 36, of Pelham, was found deceased inside.

The Hudson Technical Accident Reconstruction (TAR) unit responded to the crash scene and completed an accident reconstruction investigation.

Pelham police say a preliminary investigation indicates that speed may have been a contributing factor.

The investigation is ongoing, anyone with information pertaining to this accident is encouraged to contact Corporal Michael Kasiske or Sergeant Adam Thistle at 603-635-2411.