Bedford Man Seriously Injured In Weare Snowmobile Crash In Weare

WEARE, NH — New Hampshire Fish and Game was notified of a snowmobile crash in Weare Sunday on Horace Lake, also known as Weare Reservoir. The crash had occurred on the south end of the lake.

Sergeant Conservation Officer Kevin Bronson identified the operator as Kevin Ashburner, 54, of Bedford, who was suffering from serious injuries. Weare Fire Rescue Ambulance and Weare Police arrived quickly at Chase Park on the north end of the lake. Simultaneously, Ashburner was transported by onlookers who witnessed the crash to Chase Park to the awaiting emergency crews. Ashburner was transported by Weare Ambulance to Concord Hospital for treatment of his serious injuries.

After an investigation by New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers, it appears that Mr. Ashburner was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Speed seemed to be the primary contributing factor to the crash, officials said.

Conservation officers remind riders to remember that snowmobile trail conditions in most of the state are poor to moderate, if open at all. Riders should operate within their skill and the given conditions.