Manchester, NH (March 15, 2026) – Emergency units responded on Sunday, March 15, to a hit-and-run accident near the 216 block of Elm Street, close to the Dunkin’ location. The incident occurred at approximately 2:58 p.m. Details about those involved or the severity of injuries have not been released.
Officials confirmed that the driver fled the scene before emergency units arrived. Witnesses in the area reported seeing a vehicle leave the scene immediately after the collision.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details may be released as they become available.
Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
Streets and Avenues in Manchester: A Quick Sketch
Manchester’s street network blends historic downtown arteries with busy suburban and connector roads that link residents and visitors to key destinations throughout the city. Elm Street is among the most significant thoroughfares, running north–south through downtown and serving as one of Manchester’s primary commercial routes with shops, offices, and civic buildings lining its length.
Elm Street is also designated part of U.S. Route 3 / New Hampshire Route 3A, making it a key corridor for local and through traffic.
Other well‑traveled streets include South Willow Street, which extends southeast from the downtown area toward shopping districts and connects indirectly to commercial centers, and Brown Avenue, another principal roadway that parallels parts of the Merrimack River to the north.
Roads such as South Main Street and South Beech Street help carry local traffic through residential and business areas.
For higher‑speed travel outside of city streets, Manchester is served by Interstate 293, a loop freeway that links the city to Interstate 93 and the Everett Turnpike. I‑293 provides access to areas like The Mall of New Hampshire and Manchester‑Boston Regional Airport and connects with residential and commercial streets through a series of interchanges.
All in all, these major streets and highways form the backbone of travel through and around Manchester.
