LITTLETON – Two young girls were killed when they were ejected from a truck that crashed Sunday at about 6:40 p.m., according to a state police news release.
Troopers from New Hampshire State Police-Troop F and Littleton Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash just south of Exit 44 on Interstate 93 northbound in Littleton.
It was determined that a 2004 Chevrolet Pickup, operated by Jordan Couture, 36, of Milton, Vermont, was traveling north on Interstate 93 when he lost control of his vehicle, left the roadway to the left side of the road, entering the median.
The vehicle began to slide sideways and eventually began rolling over, ejecting two of the passengers, the release said.
Couture was transported to Littleton Regional Hospital with minor injuries he sustained in the crash. The two juvenile female passengers in the vehicle sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased at the scene, according to the release.
Authorities did not release the names or ages of the girls or say if they were related to Couture.
The New Hampshire State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction (C.A.R.) Unit, responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation.
All aspects of the crash remain under investigation including causation. Police ask that anyone who may have further information related to this crash, to contact Trooper First Class Daniel Quartulli at 603-223-8993 or email at daniel.r.quartulli@dos.nh.gov.