Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Dies After Crash on Route 101 in Bedford
Breaking: The woman was driving on the highway near Meetinghouse Road July 30 and collided with a vehicle being driven by an elderly man.
BEDFORD, NH — Bedford Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident on Route 101 yesterday afternoon, according to a report.
At just after 3:30 p.m., a woman driving a Suzuki motorcycle was traveling west on Route 101 when she reportedly collided with a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, that was being operated in the eastbound side of the road by a 92-year-old Bedford man, according to Chief John Bryfonski.
"The female operator was ejected from her motorcycle and sustained life threatening injuries," according to Bryfonski. "The operator was transported to the Elliot Hospital by Bedford Rescue and treated by the Trauma team. She died Sunday morning."
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The crash is being investigated by the Bedford Police Department Technical Accident Reconstruction Team. Bedford Police are asking that any witnesses to the collision call 603-472-5113.
The victim's name is not being released at this time, pending notification of next of kin.
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