ATV Accident in Dixville Sends North Hampton Man to Hospital

DIXVILLE, NH — A North Hampton man was hospitalized Saturday afternoon after an ATV accident on Dixville Peak Road.

Milon Marsden Jr., 63, was injured when his off-highway recreational vehicle (OHRV) struck a rock after encountering loose gravel on Saturday at about 1:45 p.m. Marsden was operating an ATV as part of a group of two OHRVs and was reportedly descending a downhill turn on Dixville Peak Road when he encountered oncoming traffic. In an attempt to yield, he moved to the right side of the road, where he hit loose gravel. He then failed to navigate the turn and struck a large rock at the edge of the road.

A 911 call was made immediately following the crash. Emergency crews from the Errol Fire Department, Errol Rescue, and Conservation Officers responded to the scene. The Errol Rescue Ambulance reached Marsden, who was then transported to Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital to treat his injuries.

The crash remains under investigation, but authorities believe inexperience and unreasonable speed for the existing conditions may have been contributing factors.

Conservation Officers are using this incident to remind OHRV operators about the importance of safe riding practices.

They emphasize the need to always operate reasonably and prudently, considering current trail conditions and potential hazards. Operators are also urged to control their speed to avoid collisions with any person, vehicle, or object.