Gorham man dies in head-on crash in Shelburne
Two people in the other vehicle were seriously injured, according to a news release.
The crash took place around 5:15 p.m. near the Maine border in Shelburne.
The Gorham man, Claude Desilets, was driving a 2004 Honda Accord, which was involved in a crash with 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The driver and passenger of the Cherokee were brought to Androscoggin Valley Hospital.
Desilets was treated at the scene, but succumbed to his injuries, according to the news release.
Both lanes of Route 2 were closed for approximately five hours while the scene was being cleared by emergency personnel.
Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Gorham Fire & Rescue Department. All aspects of the crash remain under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Brandon Girardi at Brandon.M.Girardi@dos.nh.gov or 603-846-3333.
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