Seabrook, NH (August 14, 2026) – A three-vehicle wreck with a possible injury was reported at 319 NH-107 on Thursday morning, with one vehicle leaving the roadway and ending up in the woods, according to a traffic alert. The crash was reported around 11 a.m on August 13.
Drivers were urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes while crews worked. Details about the vehicles involved and the extent of the injuries were not immediately available.
Our thoughts are with those who may be affected as they continue to recover.
Why Do Vehicles Sometimes End Up in Wooded Areas After a Crash?
When a vehicle leaves the roadway during a crash, where it ends up depends on speed, the angle of departure, and what’s immediately alongside the road. Wooded shoulders are common in rural and semi-rural areas, offering less resistance than a curb or guardrail found on a more developed street.
A vehicle traveling at higher speed can travel a fair distance past the road’s edge before coming to a stop, especially if trees or brush don’t immediately halt its path. This is part of why a crash involving a vehicle in the woods can sometimes look more severe at first glance than the visible roadway damage suggests.
Crews responding to a vehicle off the road in this kind of terrain need to assess uneven ground and limited access before attempting a safe recovery. This can add time to clearing a scene, even after everyone involved has been accounted for.
