Officers indicated the crash could have grown out of a road rage dispute that started on Route 28 in Salem.
Derry, NH - October 28, 2026
Police in Derry are looking for the driver of a dark-colored pickup truck that they say struck another vehicle on Monday night, forcing it off the road and onto its roof. The driver of the struck vehicle was evaluated at the scene by the Derry Fire Department.
Key Facts
- Date: Monday night (first reported Wednesday, October 28, 2026)
- Location: 35 Lawrence Road, Derry, New Hampshire
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run; a vehicle was run off the road and overturned
- Vehicles involved: A dark-colored pickup truck (the suspect vehicle) and the vehicle that was struck
- Responding agencies: Derry Police Department; Derry Fire Department
- Reported by: WHDH
Crash Overview
Derry police responded to the area of 35 Lawrence Road around 8:20 p.m. Monday after a hit-and-run crash was reported.
Police said the suspect vehicle allegedly hit another vehicle, pushing it off the road, where it rolled onto its roof. After the crash, the suspect vehicle fled eastbound on Lawrence Road.
According to police, the episode could have grown out of a road rage dispute that started on Route 28 in Salem. The crash remains under investigation, and the Derry Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward. Police describe the suspect vehicle as a dark-colored pickup truck that may have minor front-end damage.
People Involved
The driver of the vehicle that was hit was evaluated at the scene by the Derry Fire Department. Few other details about injuries have been reported.
Investigation Status
The Derry Police Department is investigating the crash. Officers indicated that a road rage dispute starting on Route 28 in Salem could be the origin of the incident. This has not been confirmed as a finding.