Eight-year-old girl succumbs to injuries in head-on crash in Loudon

LOUDON - A head-on collision on Route 108 in Loudon on Friday has resulted in the death of an eight-year-old girl and serious injuries to four others.

The crash occurred around 6:40 p.m. on Route 106 just north of Staniels Road.

Upon arrival, responders found two vehicles, a Toyota 4 Runner driven by Stacy Sargent, 52; and a Mazda 3 driven by Philip Sparacio, 36.

Two occupants of the Toyota 4 Runner were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Three occupants of the Mazda 3 were transported to the hospital, two of whom were children suffering from life-threatening injuries. At the hospital, an eight-year-old child, identified on Monday as 8-year-old Aria Enciso, succumbed to her injuries.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the Mazda 3 had been traveling south when it crossed the center line and collided head-on with the Toyota 4 Runner which was headed north.

All aspects of the crash remain under investigation. If anyone has video footage or any other information regarding this crash, please contact Trooper Tyler Dodds at (603) 223-4381 or tyler.m.dodds@dos.nh.gov.