Crash Involving Propane Truck On Interstate 93 In Bow

BOW, N.H. – No one was hurt in a crash involving a propane truck, which led to a temporary closure of Interstate 93.

At 1:37 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, State Troopers assigned to the Troop D barracks responded to a reported serious crash on I-93 Northbound near mile marker 33 in Bow. During their preliminary investigation, Troopers determined that a 2023 Freightliner propane truck, owned by AmeriGas and driven by Donald Filteau, 63, of Bedford, was traveling in the middle lane when Filteau began to slow down in response to traffic congestion. At the time, several box trucks were parked in the right breakdown lane.

As Filteau slowed, the propane truck was struck from behind by a tractor-trailer driven by Utkir Rakhimov, 45, of Southington, Connecticut. The impact caused Filteau to lose control of the propane truck, which veered off the right side of the interstate and roll onto its side. As a result of the rollover, a small brush fire ignited, and the tanker began leaking propane. While the exact amount of leaked propane is currently unknown, the tanker was carrying approximately 128 gallons at the time of the crash.

No injuries were reported as a result of the crash. Out of an abundance of caution, both the northbound and southbound lanes of I-93 were temporarily closed to ensure the safety of emergency personnel and other drivers in the area. Troopers were assisted at the scene by members of the Bow Fire Department, the Central New Hampshire Hazardous Materials Team, and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to contact Trooper Jacob Plourde at Jacob.J.Plourde@dos.nh.gov or (603) 223-4381.