Stacey Odette-Bissell Obituary, Death; Rochester, N.H. is in mourning following the sudden and tragic death of 40-year-old Stacey Odette-Bissell, who was killed early Tuesday morning in a devastating head-on collision on Route 11 in Alton.
According to the Alton Police Department, the crash occurred around 6:30 a.m. on April 28 along Henry Wilson Highway near Heron Point Road. Investigators say Stacey was driving a 2023 Nissan Altima westbound when, for reasons still under investigation, her vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with an eastbound 2024 Jeep Compass.
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The impact was described as severe, leaving both vehicles heavily damaged and both drivers trapped inside. Emergency responders, including firefighters and paramedics, worked urgently at the scene to extricate the victims and provide aid. Despite their rapid response and life-saving efforts, Stacey Odette-Bissell was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Jeep Compass, a 31-year-old woman from Berwick, Maine, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Authorities closed Route 11 for several hours while investigators documented the crash site and worked to reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the collision. The roadway has since reopened, though officials say the investigation remains active.
News of Stacey’s passing has left family, friends, and the Rochester community in deep shock and sorrow. Loved ones are now left grappling with an unexpected loss, remembering her as someone whose presence brought warmth, connection, and meaning to those around her.
She is being honored in memory for the relationships she built and the everyday moments shared with those who knew her best—moments now held even closer in the wake of tragedy.
The Alton Police Department has extended condolences to both families affected and expressed gratitude to first responders for their efforts during the difficult scene.
As the investigation continues, the community mourns a life cut short without warning, holding onto memories of Stacey Odette-Bissell and the impact she leaves behind.