Teen with Terminal Illness Killed in Merrimack Crash

The victim of Friday night's fatal crash on the Everett Turnpike in Merrimack was a Maine teen suffering from a terminal illness, according to WGME-TV.

The Maine television station said Kobe Huynh, 14, was a student at Auburn (ME) Middle School and that counselors will be at the school on Monday to talk with students and staff. The school posted a message on its Facebook page Saturday about Kobe's death, prompting several people to offer their condolences to the family.

"Kobe was an amazing strong young man who faced a lot of challenge in his life," said Sherri Cater. "My son will truly miss him as a friend. my thoughts and prayers are with your family may he rest in peace."

"So tragic. So incredibly sad," said Nicki Gorey. "My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."

Kobe's father, Nghia Huynh, 37, of Nashua, is charged with negligent homicide and aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with Friday's crash. He was hospitalized until Monday morning, when he was released and then brought to New Hampshire State Police Troop B Barracks in Bedford for processing. He was then taken to Merrimack Circuit Court for his arraignment. Bail was set at $50,000 cash or corporate surety. He is scheduled for a probable cause hearing on March 3.

The 3-car accident was reported around 7 p.m. Friday, and shut down a portion of the highway for several hours.

The case remains under investigation by Trooper Thomas Conlon of the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit with the assistance of the Troopers of the Troop B Barracks and the Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office. Anyone with additional information on this case is urged to contact Trooper Conlon at 603-223-8614 or by email at thomas.conlon@dos.nh.gov.