New Hampshire State Police Investigating Swanzey Pedestrian Collision On Monadnock Highway
SWANZEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE (September 16, 2026) – A 51-year-old man was injured in a Swanzey semi-truck accident on the Monadnock Highway just north of the Cheshire Fairgrounds.
Cheshire County officials are saying that the collision occurred on Saturday, September 12. The pedestrian was attempting to cross the roadway when they were struck by a tractor-trailer truck.
Paramedics responded to the scene of the collision to help the victim. The man was transported to the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene before being moved to the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.
Police interviewed the driver of the semi-truck who remained at the scene. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
DiBella Law remains committed to improving public safety and increasing transparency through our Free Police Report program. If you’ve been involved in any type of accident that required a police response, we can help you get a copy of the police report created at no cost or obligation to you.
Liability for Swanzey Semi-Truck Accidents
New Hampshire law requires that all drivers use caution and care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian that they encounter. Pursuant to RSA 265:37, “every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any person propelling a human-powered vehicle and shall give an audible signal when necessary and shall exercise proper precaution upon observing any child or any obviously confused, incapacitated or intoxicated person.” There are multiple factors that could contribute to any semi-truck accident.
- Trucks have large blind spots that can easily obscure the presence of pedestrians.
- Trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and be incredibly difficult to stop at freeway speeds.
- Truck drivers are often pushed to complete their routes as quickly as possible and may adopt unsafe driving habits.
- Truck drivers may be traveling in a speed that would be unsafe given the prevailing conditions.
If a truck driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with any pedestrian in the roadway, this could serve as evidence of negligence. This is true even if a pedestrian was outside of a marked crosswalk. Consider, for example, Bellacome v. Bailey, 121 N.H. 23 (1981). That case involved a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Dover. The plaintiff’s legal counsel argued that the driver failed to maintain a proper lookout and exercise reasonable care to prevent the collision.
Common Injuries Associated With New Hampshire Truck Accidents
Trucks can be incredibly dangerous and are involved in many serious collisions each year. According to data from the FMCSA, there were 171,274 crashes involving large trucks and buses in 2024 alone. These accidents caused an estimated 4,872 fatalities and another 87,888 injuries. Victims of semi-truck accidents tend to suffer many serious injuries.
- It is relatively common for pedestrians to sustain broken bones.
- Head injuries can be especially dangerous and potentially life-threatening, such as skull fractures.
- Spinal cord injuries are also incredibly dangerous and may lead to temporary or even permanent paralysis.
- Organ damage and other internal injuries are another major possibility and often require emergency care.
Not all of the injuries associated with any semi-truck accidents are going to be immediately obvious. Even if a person’s physical injuries completely heal, victims are often left with long-term psychological trauma that can manifest through post-traumatic stress disorder. Symptoms of PTSD can include recurring nightmares, anxiety, and depression. Any person harmed by the negligent actions of a truck driver may be able to pursue some measure of accountability through a civil action.
Getting Legal Help After A New Hampshire Truck Accident
We at DiBella Law extend our best wishes to the man injured in this Swanzey truck accident. It is our sincere hope that he is able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong for the sake of the victim and his family.
Have you or a loved one been injured in a New Hampshire truck accident? You may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Our team of experienced truck accident attorneys is here to support you. We care deeply about helping victims get the medical and financial assistance that they need to recover and move forward with their lives. Whether you just have legal questions or are wondering how an attorney might be able to help with your specific situation, we’re here to serve your needs. You can contact us anytime at (617) 870-0907.
