Fatal Merrimack Motorcycle Accident Closes Back River Rd

MERRIMACK, NH - Merrimack Fire and police responded to a report of an unresponsive person on the side of the road on Back River Road Saturday.

While responding they were advised the person was a motorcyclist who had struck another vehicle head-on. Firefighters requested the availability of DHART medical helicopter while en route at about 2:15 p.m.

Responders arrived at the scene and found a motorcycle under the front of a 2018 GMC pickup that was driving Northbound. The 2006 Honda Motorcycle, traveling Southbound, crossed over the center line and struck the GMC head-on according to Merrimack Police Sgt. Michael Lambert.

The man operating the motorcycle was determined to be deceased, and the request for the helicopter was canceled.

The accident occurred in a sharp curve just north of the Bradford Woods and near Spring Pond Road. Based on preliminary information from witnesses the motorcycle appeared to not negotiate the curve, crossing into the path of the truck.

The woman operating the pick-up truck was visibly upset and evaluated by firefighters and EMS and refused transport to the hospital.

Merrimack Police with the assistance of Bedford Police shut down Back River Road while the accident is being investigated.

No details on the age of the victim are available, and no further information is anticipated while next of kin are notified.

This was the third accident that Merrimack Fire Rescue responded to within three hours.

The accident remains under investigation by the Merrimack Police Department.

If you have any information in reference to this accident please contact Sgt. Michael Lambert at (603) 420-1867.

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