Concord Woman Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle on Loudon Road
CONCORD, N.H. — A tragic accident on Loudon Road Monday morning has claimed the life of 59-year-old Elaine Adams, a longtime Concord resident.
According to the Concord Police Department, officers and emergency personnel were dispatched to Loudon Road after reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. When they arrived, they found Adams critically injured in the roadway. Despite lifesaving efforts at the scene and en route to the hospital, she later succumbed to her injuries.
The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators, police confirmed. Preliminary reports indicate that speed and impairment do not appear to be factors at this time, though the incident remains under active investigation. Authorities are working to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision.
News of Adams’ passing has left the Concord community in mourning. Friends and neighbors describe her as a kindhearted, thoughtful woman who always greeted others with a smile. She was known for her dedication to family, her active involvement in local events, and her willingness to help others whenever she could.
“Elaine was the type of person who made everyone feel welcome,” one family friend shared. “She was always giving of herself, and it’s heartbreaking to think she’s gone.”
Loudon Road, one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares, has long been an area of concern for pedestrians due to heavy traffic. Monday’s incident has renewed conversations among community members about pedestrian safety and the need for continued improvements to ensure safer crossings.
The loss of Elaine Adams has left a void in the lives of her family, friends, and the wider Concord community. As news of her death spreads, tributes and condolences have begun pouring in, reflecting just how deeply she touched the lives of those around her.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact the Concord Police Department’s Traffic Unit to assist with the investigation.
For now, the community mourns the heartbreaking loss of a life cut short too soon. Elaine Adams will be remembered not for the tragic circumstances of her passing, but for the kindness, love, and joy she shared throughout her life.
Rest in peace, Elaine. You will be dearly missed.
