One person was killed in a fiery crash at the Bedford toll plaza on the F.E. Everett Turnpike in New Hampshire on Thursday afternoon.
State police responded to a report that a vehicle had crashed and caught fire at the toll plaza at 3:15 p.m. Thursday. Four EZ-Pass lanes were shut down on the turnpike southbound as crews dealt with the crash. Drivers were warned to anticipate delays and avoid the area if possible. The scene wasn't cleared for another three hours.
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#TrafficAlert ⚠️ Several lanes are closed on the F.E Everett Turnpike Southbound at the Bedford tollbooth due to a vehicle fire. Drivers should anticipate delays and avoid the area if possible. #NHSP #nhtraffic pic.twitter.com/z7pzvKAWbE
— New Hampshire State Police (@NH_StatePolice) June 13, 2024
State police said their initial investigation has determined the involved vehicle, a Merecedes SL 500, was traveling south when it struck a concrete barrier at the toll plaza and subsequently caught fire.
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The driver, later identified as Scott Defreitas, 52, of Nashua, was pulled from the vehicle by several witnesses. Life-saving measures were attempted, but he was pronounced deceased on scene.
The crash remains under investigation.
