Troopers Seek Driver in Serious I-93 Crash in Derry

The collision left a Massachusetts man with severe injuries after another vehicle fled the scene.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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New Hampshire State Police are searching for a driver who left the scene of a crash on Interstate 93 in Derry that left a 38-year-old Massachusetts man with serious injuries. The preliminary investigation determined that a 2025 Mazda CX-9 driven by Tyler Stafford collided with the back of another vehicle, causing the Mazda to become disabled. The driver of the other vehicle did not stop.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run crashes are a serious problem, often leaving victims with severe injuries and without recourse. Authorities are hoping to identify the other driver involved in order to hold them accountable and provide closure for the injured party.

The details

According to state police, the crash occurred around 10:20 p.m. Thursday on I-93 northbound near mile marker 9.6 in Derry. Stafford, the driver of the Mazda, suffered serious injuries and was transported to a regional hospital for treatment. The two right lanes of I-93 northbound were closed for approximately two hours during the investigation. Troopers have received information indicating a tow truck may have been involved in the crash.

  • The crash occurred around 10:20 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
  • The two right lanes of I-93 northbound were closed for approximately two hours during the investigation.

The players

Tyler Stafford

A 38-year-old man from Taunton, Massachusetts, who was the driver of the 2025 Mazda CX-9 involved in the crash and suffered serious injuries.

New Hampshire State Police

The law enforcement agency investigating the hit-and-run crash and searching for the driver who fled the scene.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone with information that may help investigators to identify and locate the other vehicle involved is asked to contact Trooper Nathan Belanger at [email protected].”

— Trooper Nathan Belanger, New Hampshire State Police (newportdispatch.com)

What’s next

The State Police are continuing their investigation and urging anyone with information about the other vehicle involved to come forward and contact Trooper Nathan Belanger.

The takeaway

This hit-and-run crash highlights the importance of drivers remaining at the scene of an accident, even if they are not at fault, in order to provide information and assistance to those who may have been injured. The State Police are working to identify the other driver involved in order to hold them accountable.