HAMPTON FALLS, NH — Three people were killed and a fourth was seriously injured in a car crash in Hampton Falls Saturday, according to police. The deceased were identified as Jacob Raymond, 21, of Exeter; Sarah Frost, 18, of Exeter; and Stephen Hansen, 22, of Seabrook. A fourth occupant — Daniel Petruzzelli, 19, of Manchester — was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Raymond was driving a Nissan Altima west on Route 88 near Applecrest Farm at about 6:30 p.m. when he lost control of the vehicle, veered off the road and crashed into trees, according to New Hampshire State Police. The occupants were unable to call for help and the crash went undiscovered until Sunday at about 11 a.m. when a pedestrian came across the grisly scene. "Excessive speed appears to be a contributing factor however all aspects of this crash remain under investigation," New Hampshire State Police Lieutenant John Hennessey said in a statement. "Investigators at this time believe the crash occurred ... possibly as early as 6:30 p.m. but remained unreported as the vehicle was hidden from view of passing traffic due to the dense vegetation surrounding it. A passerby walking along the roadway first reported this crash at approximately 11:00 a.m."<doc-sep>Police believe crash happened hours before it was discovered Three young adults were killed after a crash on Route 88 in Hampton Falls. The vehicle involved remained hidden for hours because of thick vegetation on the side of the road. Authorities identified the victims as driver Jacob Raymond, 21, of Exeter and passengers Sarah Frost, 18, and Stephen Hansen, 22. A third passenger, identified as Daniel Petruzzelli, 19, was brought to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Authorities said the Nissan Altima was traveling west when it failed to negotiate a curve and went off the road, hitting a group of trees. The accident was discovered Sunday morning. However, authorities believe it happened as early as 6:30 p.m. Saturday.>> Download the FREE WMUR appAnyone with information about the crash is asked to contact trooper Kevin Dobson at 603-679-3333 or Kevin.Dobson@dos.nh.gov. Three young adults were killed after a crash on Route 88 in Hampton Falls. The vehicle involved remained hidden for hours because of thick vegetation on the side of the road. Authorities identified the victims as driver Jacob Raymond, 21, of Exeter and passengers Sarah Frost, 18, and Stephen Hansen, 22. A third passenger, identified as Daniel Petruzzelli, 19, was brought to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Advertisement Authorities said the Nissan Altima was traveling west when it failed to negotiate a curve and went off the road, hitting a group of trees. The accident was discovered Sunday morning. However, authorities believe it happened as early as 6:30 p.m. Saturday. >> Download the FREE WMUR app Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact trooper Kevin Dobson at 603-679-3333 or Kevin.Dobson@dos.nh.gov.<doc-sep>Marcus Smart Says He Has Heard Racist Remarks From Celtics Fans: 'It's Sad And Sickening'Asked about Kyrie Irving's comments about Boston fans, Celtics guard Marcus Smart said that he is hoping that the Boston crowd will treat all players -- whether they're in a Celtics or a Nets uniform -- with respect. Jayson Tatum Good To Go For Celtics-Nets Game 3Celtics forward Jayson Tatum practiced on Thursday and is good to go for Friday night's must-win Game 3 against the Brooklyn Nets. Jalen Mills Explains Why He Switched To No. 2 With PatriotsJalen Mills says switching to No. 2 is cool, but it also has a deeper meaning for the new Patriots defensive back. Long Snapper Joe Cardona On Playing For New England Patriots: 'I Never Thought I'd Be In The NFL'The Patriots long snapper says there is a different energy in the building knowing that fans will be returning to Gillette Stadium in the fall. Bruins-Islanders Game 1 Set For Saturday Night At TD GardenWe don't have a full series schedule just yet, but at least we know when the Bruins and the Islanders will begin their second-round series.<doc-sep>
HAMPTON FALLS —Three young adults were killed and one seriously injured in a crash on Route 88 that appears not to have been noticed for about 18 hours. Troopers from the New Hampshire State Police Troop-A responded about 11:40 a.m. Sunday, July 29, at the request of the Hampton Falls Police Department to Route 88 in the vicinity of Applecrest Farms to investigate a fatal single-vehicle collision. Initial on-scene investigation revealed that a 2009 Nissan Altima was traveling west on Route 88 when it failed to negotiate a curve and left the roadway striking a stand of trees off its northern shoulder. As a result of this collision the driver, who is identified as Jacob Raymond, 21, of Exeter, suffered fatal injuries as well as two of his passengers, who are identified as Sarah Frost, 18, of Exeter, and Stephen Hansen, 22, of Seabrook. A third passenger identified as Daniel Petruzzelli, 19, of Manchester, was transported to Portsmouth Regional Hospital for life-threatening injuries. Investigators said they believe the crash occurred during the evening of Saturday, July 28, possibly as early as 6:30 p.m., but remained unreported as the vehicle was hidden from view of passing traffic because of the dense vegetation surrounding it. A passerby walking along the roadway first reported this crash at approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday. State police said excessive speed appears to be a contributing factor, however all aspects of this crash remain under investigation. The New Hampshire State Police Troop-A were assisted at the scene by the N.H. State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit, the Hampton Falls Police and Fire Departments, as well as Al’s Automotive & Truck Service Center. Anyone with information pertaining to this crash is asked to contact Trooper Kevin Dobson of the New Hampshire State Police, Troop-A Barracks at (603) 679-3333 or Kevin.Dobson@dos.nh.gov.