09-05-2025
Pedestrian dies after being hit by dump truck in Newport
Newport Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a dump truck and pedestrian.
On Wednesday at approximately 12:40 p.m., the Newport police and fire departments responded to the intersection of Central and Sunapee streets for a reported crash involving a dump truck and a pedestrian, according to a post on Newport Police's Facebook page.
The Newport Fire Department transported the pedestrian to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The identity of the pedestrian is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, according to the Facebook post.
All aspects of this incident remain under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Alexander R. Marvin at amarvin@ or call 603-863-3232.
