One dead and one seriously injured in fiery crash in New Hampshire, state police say

One person was killed and another seriously injured in a fiery crash in New Hampshire early Sunday morning, officials said.

Officers responding to a report of a crash in the area of ​​Little Sunapee Road in New London shortly before 1 a.m. found a 2024 Hyundai Elantra that had crashed into a parked commercial vehicle, according to New Hampshire State Police.

A passenger in the Elantra, whose name has not been released, was killed in the crash. The driver of the vehicle, Vincent Mendillo, 27, of Mission Viejo, California, was taken to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment.

State police said a preliminary investigation showed the Elantra left the road, struck the trailer and caught fire.

State troopers and the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office are assisting with an investigation.

Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact Detective Sgt. Brian Ross at (603) 223-8490 or [email protected].

This is a development story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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