CHARLESTOWN, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Two people were injured in a crash in Charlestown Thursday evening.

New Hampshire State Police received a report of a crash around 5:55 p.m. Thursday on Route 12 near Hemingway Farms. According to a news release a preliminary investigation determined that Matthew Horton, 36, of Manchester was traveling northbound in a 2011 Buick Lucerne when he crossed the center line and struck a 2017 Ford Escape traveling in the opposite direction. Another driver in a 2023 Subaru Outback took evasive action before also getting struck by Horton’s Buick, causing the Subaru to roll over.

The driver of the Ford was uninjured in the crash. Two juvenile passengers in the Subaru and Horton’s passenger sustained minor injuries and were taken to a hospital for evaluation, while Horton and the driver of the Subaru sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Both were transported to a hospital for treatment.

What caused Horton to cross the center line remains under investigation and police say that charges are possible. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Sergeant Eric Fostering at 603-223-8492, or Eric.J.Fostering@dos.nh.gov.

That section of Route 12 was closed for about two hours as crews worked to investigate and clear the scene. NHSP Troopers were assisted on scene by members of the Charlestown Fire Department.