Several Hurt, One Dead in Crash on Everett Trnpk in Nashua, NH

Nashua, NH (July 2, 2026) – Several people, including multiple children, were hurt on Wednesday afternoon, July 1, after a three-vehicle wreck near mile marker 7 of the Everett Turnpike northbound in Nashua.

New Hampshire State Police rushed to the scene just after 4:30 p.m. Officials said a vehicle driven by Gyna Santana, 35, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, was struck from behind by another driver who failed to slow for stopped traffic. The impact pushed Santana’s car into a third vehicle driven by Madison Berube, 30, of Hooksett.

Santana, Berube, and several children riding in the vehicles were taken to the hospital following the collision. Their conditions have not been detailed publicly.

The driver who caused the initial impact, 69-year-old Theresa Douville of Hooksett, was seriously hurt and was later pronounced dead at the hospital despite life-saving efforts.

Three northbound lanes were shut down for about an hour while emergency units worked to clear the area.

State Police continue to investigate this wreck. 

We offer our deepest condolences to Douville’s family and hope Santana, Berube, and the children involved recover fully from their injuries.

Can Injured Passengers File a Claim After a Crash in Nashua, NH?

Yes, passengers and other drivers hurt in a crash caused by someone else can file a claim in Nashua. In New Hampshire, claims in this situation are usually filed against the at-fault driver’s estate or auto insurance policy rather than against the driver personally. 

New Hampshire also follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means an injured party can still recover damages as long as they are not more than 50 percent at fault for the crash. For passengers, this generally works in their favor, since they rarely have any fault when it comes to the crash. 

Passengers in multi-vehicle wrecks can face whiplash, broken bones, or head injuries, and some symptoms don’t appear until hours or days afterward. Children involved in these crashes may need ongoing monitoring even if they appear uninjured at first. 

To sort out how the other driver’s estate handles a personal injury claim can involve probate procedures alongside the standard claims process, which is where a car accident lawyer can become useful. Working through medical records, police reports, and the driver’s financial responsibility filing takes time, and the three-year statute of limitations that applies to personal injury claims in New Hampshire means there’s a real deadline to keep in mind.

If your family was hurt in a crash in New Hampshire, our team at Stephen Law is available to walk you through what filing a claim can involve. We have experience sorting through multi-vehicle claims and helping victims understand their rights.  

You can reach Stephen Law at (877) 663-1007 to talk with us about your case. We are open to listen to your doubts and help you clear your mind. 

Note: This post has been prepared using information obtained from publicly available secondary sources. The details of the incident have not been independently verified. If you identify any inaccuracies, please contact Stephen Law Group so our team can promptly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and reliability.

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