Retired Hudson Police Sergeant Killed In Hit And Run Bike Crash

KINGSTON, NH - Police are looking for assistance in the investigation of a fatal bicycle accident that killed a 59-year-old Derry woman.

Police responded to Route 125 near New Boston road to search for a woman missing on a bicycle. The rider was located down an embankment off the shoulder of Route 125 and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

New Hampshire State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction (C.A.R.) Unit was called to assist with the investigation and said it appears the bicyclist was struck from behind.

The bicyclist was identified as Donna Briggs, age 59, of Derry, NH. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene to render aid. Briggs was pronounced deceased on the scene.

Briggs retired from Hudson, NH Police Department as a police sergeant in 2013 after serving Hudson Police for 20 years.

Based upon evidence on the scene, it appears that Briggs was struck from behind by a motor vehicle traveling southbound, which then left the scene. Video from a nearby business shows it was a dark-colored vehicle that struck Briggs and that the crash happened at approximately 11:37 am.

Due to the collision, Route 125 was closed for several hours while the on-scene investigation occurred. The New Hampshire State Police CAR Unit was assisted on scene by Troopers from the Troop A Barracks, as well as the Kingston Police and Fire Departments.

At this time, it is unknown why the vehicle struck Briggs or why it left the scene. Anyone that may have further information related to this crash, or that were traveling in that area around 11:30 am on September 21st, please contact Tr. Eric Torrens 603-545-4396 or email at Eric.M.Torrens@dos.nh.gov.