NH State Police Seek Public Help Identifying Vehicle and Driver in I-93 Crash in Derry
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February 20, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media
Derry, New Hampshire
New Hampshire State Police are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate a driver who left the scene of a crash on Interstate 93 northbound in Derry that sent a Massachusetts man to the hospital with serious injuries.
Key Points
Date/Time: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at 10:20 p.m.
Location: I-93 northbound near mile marker 9.6, Derry, NH
Vehicles: 2025 Mazda CX-9 and an unidentified vehicle
What happened: Mazda reportedly struck the rear of another vehicle; the other driver did not stop
Injuries: Mazda driver suffered serious injuries and was transported to a regional hospital
Traffic impact: Two right lanes closed for about two hours
Assisting agencies: Derry Fire Department, Windham Fire Department
Possible lead: Troopers received information a tow truck may have been involved
Contact: Trooper Nathan Belanger — Nathan.R.Belanger@dos.nh.gov
Incident Overview
State Troopers assigned to the Troop B barracks responded at 10:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, to a reported crash on I-93 northbound near mile marker 9.6 in Derry.
Emergency Response and Timeline
Police said the preliminary investigation indicates a 2025 Mazda CX-9, operated by Tyler Stafford, 38, of Taunton, Massachusetts, collided with the rear of another vehicle. The Mazda was disabled as a result of the crash.
Officials said the driver of the vehicle that was struck did not stop.
Stafford suffered serious injuries and was transported to a regional hospital for treatment, police said.
The State Police were assisted at the scene by the Derry and Windham fire departments. The two right lanes of I-93 northbound were closed for approximately two hours during the investigation.
Related Activity or Follow-Up
Troopers reported receiving information indicating a tow truck may have been involved in the crash.
How to Submit Tips or Information
Anyone with information that may help identify and locate the other vehicle involved is asked to contact Trooper Nathan Belanger at Nathan.R.Belanger@dos.nh.gov.
Credit: New Hampshire State Police
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