Seth Fowler, Aiden Brissett Obituary, Death News – Authorities in New Hampshire are investigating a tragic single-vehicle crash that claimed the lives of three young adults late Tuesday night in Francestown. The incident occurred shortly after 11 p.m. along Route 47, also known as Bennington Road, a winding stretch of highway connecting several small towns in southern New Hampshire. According to officials, emergency crews were dispatched to the area after reports of a serious crash.
When first responders arrived, they found that a vehicle had left the roadway and collided with a telephone pole before overturning. The impact caused extensive damage to the car, and all three occupants were ejected. Sadly, none of the passengers survived.
Authorities later identified the individuals who lost their lives as 19-year-old Aiden Brissett of Bennington, 19-year-old Seth Fowler of Antrim, and 18-year-old Luis Torres, also of Antrim. Police confirmed that all three were pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators believe the car was traveling south on Route 47 when, for reasons still under investigation, it veered off the right side of the roadway. The vehicle then struck the pole and overturned onto its roof. Officials are working to determine what caused the vehicle to leave the road, and whether factors such as speed, weather, or mechanical failure played a role.
Fire Chief Larry Kullgren told local media that the collision also caused significant damage to electrical infrastructure in the area. The force of the impact snapped the telephone pole, cutting power to much of the town. Utility company Eversource dispatched crews to the site overnight to make emergency repairs.
For several hours after the crash, nearly the entire town of Francestown was without electricity as workers replaced the damaged pole and restored service. Officials confirmed that Route 47 was shut down between several intersections for cleanup and investigation. The closure lasted about five hours, with the road reopening around 5:15 a.m. Wednesday morning.
By 6 a.m., power had been restored to residents, and investigators continued their work at the scene. State troopers used surveying equipment and vehicle reconstruction techniques to collect evidence, including tire marks and debris patterns, which may help determine what led to the crash.
Local authorities and residents expressed deep sorrow over the loss, noting that all three victims were young community members with strong local ties. The crash marks one of the most serious incidents in the area in recent months.
Police are continuing to gather information and have urged anyone who witnessed the crash or observed the vehicle before the collision to come forward. Those with details are encouraged to contact Trooper Kevin Gazlay of the New Hampshire State Police at 603-223-4381 or via email at Kevin.J.Gazlay@dos.nh.gov.
Officials emphasized that the investigation remains active and that no conclusions have yet been drawn about what caused the accident. Autopsies and mechanical inspections of the vehicle are expected to provide additional insight.
As the community processes the tragic event, local law enforcement and first responders have reminded drivers to take extra care on rural roads, especially at night when visibility is limited. Route 47, which passes through wooded and hilly terrain, has few streetlights and narrow shoulders, factors that can make nighttime driving more hazardous.
Authorities have not yet announced any plans for a public memorial or community event, but friends and family of the victims are reportedly organizing tributes on social media. The town of Francestown, known for its close-knit population, has expressed support for the grieving families as the investigation continues.
The New Hampshire State Police urge all drivers to exercise caution, emphasizing that safety awareness and responsible driving remain crucial to preventing similar tragedies in the future.
