Accident on Lafayette Road at Mirona Road

On 02/08/2025, at approximately 4:09 P.M., the Portsmouth Police Department, along with the Portsmouth Fire Department, responded to the intersection of Lafayette Rd. and Mirona Rd. for a two-vehicle collision.  The initial on scene investigation determined both vehicles were in the northbound lanes on Lafayette Rd. when a Dodge 1500 pick-up truck struck the back of a Toyota Camry.  The operator of the truck suffered life threatening injuries and was transported to Portsmouth Regional Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  After family notifications were made, the deceased male is being identified as:  

Judd Reed

Age 70

Eliot, ME

The driver and passenger of the Toyota Camry suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.   

The northbound lane of Lafayette Rd. was shut down at Mirona Rd. for several hours.  The Portsmouth Police Drone Team, along with the Portsmouth Crime Scene Team, responded to investigate and document the crash.  At this time, the investigation is ongoing, but it does not appear that reckless driving or alcohol were a factor.  Anyone that witnessed the crash is urged to contact Portsmouth Police Department’s Detective T.J. Potter at 603 610-7642.

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