WESTMORELAND, NH : Police investigate fatal crash in Westmoreland on Saturday, 24th September 2016
Westmoreland, New Hampshire
State Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened on Route 12 in Westmoreland Saturday night.Officers responded to a rollover crash around 7:50 p.m. near Capron Road.
Lorrie J. Valentine, 52, of Walpole, was driving north when she lost control of her car, police said.
The vehicle crossed over into the southbound lane, went off the road and flipped when it struck an embankment, officials said.
Valentine was the only person in the car. She suffered fatal injuries.
Part of Route 12 was closed for two-and-a-half hours.
State Police were assisted by Westmoreland and Keene fire departments, Walpole police and D.O.T. crews.
The crash is under investigation, but police believe that speed and alcohol may have been contributing factors to the crash.
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Police investigate fatal crash in Westmoreland