PORTSMOUTH, Rockingham County, N.H., Nov. 8, 2026 — A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a vehicle on Friday evening, November 6, in Portsmouth. The crash happened in the 2800 block of Lafayette Road near The Beach Plum.
The pedestrian may have suffered injuries, though the extent has not been confirmed. The call was logged around 5:30 p.m. Friday, and responders were dispatched to the scene. Authorities urged drivers to use caution in the area as emergency crews worked the scene.
No further details on the pedestrian's condition or the vehicle involved have been released. The circumstances of the crash, including whether speed or any other factor played a role, remain under investigation. It is not yet known whether any citations have been issued.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
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