Deerfield Authorities Respond to Serious Motor Vehicle Accident on Mt. Delight Road
DEERFIELD, N.H. (Rockingham County) — Emergency responders were dispatched Tuesday evening to a serious motor vehicle accident on 84 Mt. Delight Road, Deerfield, after reports of a female found lying in the roadway.
Initial Response
At approximately incident code 25-459-MVA, emergency communications received a call for assistance regarding a possible pedestrian struck or individual ejected from a vehicle. Units from the Deerfield Police Department, Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, and Southern Carroll Safety Association (SCSA) immediately responded to the scene.
Upon arrival, first responders located a female victim lying in the roadway, suffering from severe injuries. Emergency medical crews rendered aid on site, including advanced life support measures, before transporting her to a nearby medical facility. The victim’s identity and current condition have not yet been released pending family notification.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have not confirmed the exact circumstances of the crash, including whether the victim was a pedestrian or an occupant of a vehicle involved in the accident. Investigators remained on scene for several hours conducting accident reconstruction, photographing evidence, and interviewing witnesses.
Traffic in the area of Mt. Delight Road near house number 84 was shut down temporarily while crews worked. Residents were asked to avoid the area until the roadway was cleared.
Community Alert
Officials stressed that at this point, there is no indication of foul play, but the case remains under active investigation. The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office is leading the inquiry with assistance from local accident reconstruction teams.
Anyone who may have been traveling on Mt. Delight Road around the time of the incident and witnessed suspicious activity is urged to contact the Deerfield Police Department or the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office.
Next Steps
More details—including the victim’s identity, condition, and the cause of the crash—are expected to be released as the investigation develops. Authorities are reminding drivers to exercise extra caution on rural roadways, particularly during evening hours when visibility is reduced.