Concord Police Investigating Minivan Crash Down Embankment

The driver, a man from Epsom, was taken to the hospital after the Thursday night incident.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Concord police are investigating a crash where a minivan driven by a man from Epsom crashed into a guardrail, drove down an embankment, and struck a tree. The driver was extricated from the vehicle and taken to Concord Hospital, though he did not appear to be seriously injured.

Why it matters

Single-vehicle crashes like this one can raise questions about driver impairment, medical episodes, or other factors that may have contributed to the incident. Investigating the cause is important for understanding how to prevent similar crashes in the future.

The details

Just after 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, police dispatch began receiving reports of a vehicle crash at the intersection of Sheep Davis Road and Loudon Road in Concord. When the first officer arrived, they reported the vehicle, identified as a Dodge Caravan, had crashed into a guardrail on the east side of Route 106 and driven down an embankment, striking a tree. The driver, a man in his mid-50s from Epsom, did not appear to be injured, but the officer suspected he may have been having a medical episode.

  • The crash occurred just after 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2026.
  • The driver was extricated from the vehicle just before 10 p.m.

The players

Concord Police

The local law enforcement agency investigating the crash.

Epsom Resident

The unidentified man in his mid-50s who was driving the minivan when it crashed.

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What they’re saying

“He's saying he's not injured, but I believe fire is (getting out), sorta wanting to check on him.”

— Police Officer (Patch.com)

“I'm not sure if that is intentional or not. He's very out of it.”

— Police Officer (Patch.com)

What’s next

The tow company said they would return in the morning to remove the minivan from the embankment.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of thoroughly investigating single-vehicle crashes to determine the underlying causes, whether they be medical, impairment, or other factors, in order to improve road safety and prevent similar incidents in the future.