Crime & Safety
Concord Man Charged After Loudon Road Crash
Joshua Leclair was charged with reckless operation after crash that sent 3 to the hospital. Cops seek witnesses. More charges may be filed.
CONCORD, NH — Police arrested a Concord man last night after a multi-vehicle crash on Loudon Road that sent a motorcyclist and two bicyclists to the hospital, according to police. Joshua Leclair, 22, of Concord, was arrested on June 9, 2017, for reckless operation. He was charged and released on a summons and is due in court on July 17.
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According to Sean Ford, the commander of the criminal investigations division of the Concord Police Department, at just before 7 p.m. on Friday, Concord Fire and Rescue teams as well as police and other law enforcement officials were sent to the eastbound side of the road in the area of Gully Hill for a report of a motorcycle crash. They later learned the crash was between a Honda Civic, a Kawasaki motorcycle, and two bicyclists.
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“The investigation into the crash continues, in order to determine the cause of the crash and if more charges will be filed,” Ford stated. “Police believe that speed may have been factor.”
Several witnesses stated online and to Patch directly that the Civic, reportedly driven by Leclair, allegedly was swerving and driving at a high rate of speed. The motorcyclist – who is currently listed in critical condition at Concord Hospital – reportedly attempted to move out of the way of the vehicle and collided into the bicyclists. The bicyclists sustained numerous non-life threatening injuries.
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Concord Police remained at the scene investigating the crash until early this morning, according for Ford, with New Hampshire State Police troopers and Merrimack County Sheriffs assisting police at the scene. The eastbound portion of the Loudon Road from the area of the Shell Station to Airport Road was closed for many hours.
Anyone with information is asks to contact Ford at 603-225-8600 or the Concord Regional Crimeline 603-226-3100.
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