Three people are dead after three separate motorcycle crashes across New Hampshire on Saturday, state police said.The crashes happened in Greenville, Dorchester and Albany. GREENVILLE:Around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Greenville police officers responded to a reported crash at the intersection of Fitchburg Road (Route 31) and Old Wilton Road, state police said. When they got to the scene, officers found a motorcycle driven by Raymond Russell Jr., 56, of Hudson, had collided with a Subaru Legacy, driven by a 23-year-old from New Ipswich, state police said.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<Authorities said the motorcycle was going south on Route 31 when the Subaru took a left onto Route 31 from Old Wilton Road and the motorcycle hit the driver's side door of the Subaru.Russell died and a passenger of the motorcycle sustained serious injuries and was taken by medical helicopter to the hospital. The driver of the Subaru was treated and released at an area hospital, state police said.The New Hampshire State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit along with troopers were called to investigate the crash, state police said.The cause of the crash is still under investigation and anyone who saw the crash or has any information can contact Trooper First Class Nathaniel Goodwin at Nathanel.D.Goodwin@dos.nh.gov or 603-545-4288.DORCHESTER:Around 5:10 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a motorcycle crash on Route 118 in Dorchester, state police said.A motorcycle going east on Route 118 failed to negotiate a turn, crossed the center line and into the opposite lane hitting an oncoming vehicle, state police said. A passenger of the motorcycle, Madeline Tredo, 23, of Meredith, died from injuries sustained in the crash, state police said.Route 118 was closed for several hours as the investigation continued with the help of the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit. State police with help from the Canaan Police and Fire Departments, Rumney Fire Department, Warren-Wentworth EMS and Stewarts Ambulance worked to care for the patients involved, state police said. All aspects of the crash are under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Vargas Vargas at juan.c.vargasvargas@dos.nh.gov or 603-846-3333.ALBANY:Around 6:20 p.m., troopers received a report of a motorcycle crash on Route 112 in Albany, state police said.A pair of motorcycles were riding together when one lost control and crashed near the Lower Falls Scenic Area, state police said. The driver of the motorcycle, Jjae Chamberlain, 51, of Hudson, died, authorities said.Route 112 was closed for a period of time while first responders worked to investigate the scene, state police said.All aspects of the crash are under investigation. Anyone with information can contact Trooper Cobis at zachary.j.cobis@dos.nh.gov. Officials have reported 19 motorcycle operators, and one passenger have died so far this year.News 9 spoke with several motorcyclists who said they were shocked by the number of fatal crashes recently."It's terrible," said Dennis Ryder."It makes me want to sell my bike," said Tom Lesage."First of all, I'm sorry for their loved ones," said Adam Hergul.Paul Crowley, an instructor at the Motorcycle Operator Safety Training School, said helmets, jackets, long pants and sturdy footwear are essential for motorcyclists and their passengers."All of that will provide some comfort, but it also will give you some protection in the event of an incident,"Crowley said drivers should continue to look out for motorcyclists, even after the summer is over."The general public is going to expect that we're going to put our bikes away, so remain vigilant, stay aware that they're not going to be looking for us to travel," Crowley said.
GREENVILLE, N.H. —
Three people are dead after three separate motorcycle crashes across New Hampshire on Saturday, state police said.
The crashes happened in Greenville, Dorchester and Albany.
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GREENVILLE:
Around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Greenville police officers responded to a reported crash at the intersection of Fitchburg Road (Route 31) and Old Wilton Road, state police said.
When they got to the scene, officers found a motorcycle driven by Raymond Russell Jr., 56, of Hudson, had collided with a Subaru Legacy, driven by a 23-year-old from New Ipswich, state police said.
>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<
Authorities said the motorcycle was going south on Route 31 when the Subaru took a left onto Route 31 from Old Wilton Road and the motorcycle hit the driver's side door of the Subaru.
Russell died and a passenger of the motorcycle sustained serious injuries and was taken by medical helicopter to the hospital. The driver of the Subaru was treated and released at an area hospital, state police said.
The New Hampshire State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit along with troopers were called to investigate the crash, state police said.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation and anyone who saw the crash or has any information can contact Trooper First Class Nathaniel Goodwin at Nathanel.D.Goodwin@dos.nh.gov or 603-545-4288.
DORCHESTER:
Around 5:10 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a motorcycle crash on Route 118 in Dorchester, state police said.
A motorcycle going east on Route 118 failed to negotiate a turn, crossed the center line and into the opposite lane hitting an oncoming vehicle, state police said.
A passenger of the motorcycle, Madeline Tredo, 23, of Meredith, died from injuries sustained in the crash, state police said.
Route 118 was closed for several hours as the investigation continued with the help of the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit.
State police with help from the Canaan Police and Fire Departments, Rumney Fire Department, Warren-Wentworth EMS and Stewarts Ambulance worked to care for the patients involved, state police said.
All aspects of the crash are under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Vargas Vargas at juan.c.vargasvargas@dos.nh.gov or 603-846-3333.
ALBANY:
Around 6:20 p.m., troopers received a report of a motorcycle crash on Route 112 in Albany, state police said.
A pair of motorcycles were riding together when one lost control and crashed near the Lower Falls Scenic Area, state police said. The driver of the motorcycle, Jjae Chamberlain, 51, of Hudson, died, authorities said.
Route 112 was closed for a period of time while first responders worked to investigate the scene, state police said.
All aspects of the crash are under investigation. Anyone with information can contact Trooper Cobis at zachary.j.cobis@dos.nh.gov.
Officials have reported 19 motorcycle operators, and one passenger have died so far this year.
News 9 spoke with several motorcyclists who said they were shocked by the number of fatal crashes recently.
"It's terrible," said Dennis Ryder.
"It makes me want to sell my bike," said Tom Lesage.
"First of all, I'm sorry for their loved ones," said Adam Hergul.
Paul Crowley, an instructor at the Motorcycle Operator Safety Training School, said helmets, jackets, long pants and sturdy footwear are essential for motorcyclists and their passengers.
"All of that will provide some comfort, but it also will give you some protection in the event of an incident,"
Crowley said drivers should continue to look out for motorcyclists, even after the summer is over.
"The general public is going to expect that we're going to put our bikes away, so remain vigilant, stay aware that they're not going to be looking for us to travel," Crowley said.
