Keene, NH (April 24, 2026) – A 34-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a log-carrying tractor-trailer on Route 12 in Keene, Thursday, April 24, just after 8:30 p.m. The crash prompted a roughly four-hour closure of the highway between Maple Avenue and Wyman Road.
Greta Wold, 34, of Lisbon, was in the northbound travel lane of Route 12 when the tractor-trailer struck her. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Why she was in the roadway has not yet been determined.
No charges have been filed in connection with the crash. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the incident, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. We extend our sincere condolences to the family of Greta Wold.
What Risks Do Pedestrians Face on New Hampshire State Routes at Night?
State routes like Route 12 in Keene are designed primarily for vehicle traffic and often lack the lighting, sidewalks, and crosswalks found in more urban settings. When a pedestrian is in or near a travel lane after dark, visibility becomes a serious concern for drivers, particularly those operating large commercial vehicles. Tractor-trailers require much more distance to stop than passenger cars, and a driver may have only seconds to react to someone in the road.
Nighttime pedestrian crashes on New Hampshire highways tend to be severe because of the speed of traffic and the limited visibility available to both drivers and pedestrians. The absence of dedicated pedestrian infrastructure on many state routes adds to the danger. These factors make it especially difficult to avoid a tragedy when a person ends up on the roadway unexpectedly.
