NASHUA, N.H. (WBZ NewsRadio) — New Hampshire State Police are investigating after a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle on the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Nashua Wednesday.
Around 7:05 p.m., New Hampshire State Police said they received a call that there was a pedestrian in the south portion of the highway close to the Exit 4 off-ramp.
Shortly thereafter, they received another call that the pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.
Emergency personnel determined that the pedestrian died and the vehicle had left the area.
Authorities have identified the victim as 68-year-old Juliette Koss of Nashua.
Three southbound lanes were on the turnpike were closed for about four hours as police investigated.
Several witnesses saw a tan colored mid to full-size SUV at the time of the crash according to State Police. This vehicle should have damage to the front end and bumper area.
Anyone with information should contact Trooper Daniel Quartulli at 603-223-8993 or email at daniel.quartulli@dos.nh.gov.