Driver Drowns After Crashing Mustang Into River: State Police Roundup

CONCORD, NH — New Hampshire State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Errol on Tuesday.

A little past 4 p.m., Troop F received a call via E-911 about a vehicle crashing in the Androscoggin River. The car, the caller said, was completely submerged in water. Errol fire and rescue teams and troopers were at the scene within minutes, Amber Lagace, the public information officer for state police, said.

“Upon arrival at the scene, first responders located a vehicle just under the water line on the east side of the road,” she said. “They were unable to locate a driver or any passengers and were unable to access the vehicle due to the depth of the water.”

Due to the car being in the river, New Hampshire Fish and Game responded with its dive team as well as the New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol. Milan firefighters also assisted.

Conservation officers found the vehicle, a 2000 Ford Mustang with a Maine registration, about 50 feet off the shoreline in about 12 to 15 feet of water. The driver, Michael Marshall, 21, of Littleton, was still inside. He was the only person believed to be in the vehicle at the time of the crash, she added.

The crash remains under investigation and the cause is currently unknown. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call Trooper Bryan Griffin at 603-271-1170.

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Motorcycle Deaths Reach 20-Year High

State safety officials say, so far, this year, 2023 has been the deadliest ever for fatal motorcycle crashes.

Since Jan. 1, 35 motorcycle operators, three passengers, and a moped operator have been killed due to crashes. Thirty-one of the victims were men and 31 were also Granite Staters.

“For each life lost, many more lives were altered forever,” said New Hampshire Department of Safety Assistant Commissioner Eddie Edwards. “Our goal, within the Office of Highway Safety, is to quickly stop this tragic trend.”

During the last two decades, the average number of fatal motorcycle crashes was 22 riders. The last time deaths were close to 40 was in 2005, when 43 riders lost their lives.

Larry Crowe, the state coordinator of the Motorcycle Rider Education Program at the Division of Motor Vehicles, called the data “particularly distressing” and said riders needed to take ownership and control of what they can and prepare to respond to what they cannot.

“None of us think, ‘This is the ride that I crash,’ when we throw our leg over the bike,” he said. “Making smart choices, like slowing down, as well as aggressively predicting traffic issues, can help prevent a crash. While things absolutely out of our control do happen, a helmet can be the difference between picking the bike up to assess damage, waiting for an ambulance — or worse.”

Traci Beaurivage, president of the New Hampshire Motorcyclists’ Rights Organization, added, “With the number of fatalities this year, it is imperative that all motorcyclists remember to RideSMART — Safely, Maturely, Aware, Respectfully and Trained. We, as riders, need to be responsible for our actions and make SMART decisions when we ride. Please do your part.”

Troop A Blotter

Dmytro Konovalov, 32, of Stratham was arrested at 1:21 a.m. on Oct. 15 on driving under the influence and reckless operation charges in Raymond.

Daniel Michael Kilgore, 30, of Hampton was arrested at 4:23 p.m. on Oct. 14 on two disorderly conduct charges and a public urination or defecation violation. He was arrested after an incident in Durham. Kilgore was also taken into protective custody, according to NHSP.

Collins J. Farrell, 20, of Westwood, MA, was arrested at 3:20 a.m. on Oct. 14 on aggravated driving under the influence-attempt to elude police, aggravated DUI-30-plus mph, aggravated DUI-0.16-plus, and reckless operation charges in Hampton.

Gary P. Blaisdell, 59, of Rochester was arrested on a fugitive warrant at 9:13 a.m. on Oct. 13 and a driving after revocation or suspension charge in Rochester.

Dylan A. Goodwin, 29, of Sodus Point, New York, was arrested at 5:29 p.m. on Oct. 12 on an interference with custody-cross state line charge in Dover.

Edmar De Oliveira, 42, of Lowell, MA, was arrested at 2:17 a.m. on Oct. 12 on operating without a valid license and driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent charges in Greenland.

Timothy J. Crow, 45, of Hampton was arrested at 9:47 a.m. on Oct. 11 on a driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent charge and an uninspected vehicle violation in Hampton.

Gaylan Griffith Glover, 31, of Kittery, Maine, was arrested at 9:12 a.m. on Oct. 11 on driving after revocation or suspension and speeding-25-plus mph over 65 limit charges as well as an unregistered vehicle and failure to display plates violations in North Hampton.

James Matthew Graham, 45, of Lebanon, ME, was arrested on a driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent charge at 9:15 a.m. on Oct. 9 in Rochester.

Troop B Blotter

Nicholas P. Soukaras, 42, of Nashua was arrested on reckless conduct-deadly weapon, speeding-1 to 5 mph over the 65 limit, negligent driving, resisting arrest or detention, and three disobeying an officer charges after an incident in Manchester.

Xavier Francisco Diaz, 31, of Lowell, MA, was arrested at 9:57 p.m. on Oct. 15 on reckless operation and negligent driving charges in Manchester.

Emily Isabel Jones, 20, of Nashua was arrested at 10:59 p.m. on Oct. 14 on transport alcohol by a minor charge as well as unlawful possession-intoxication and duty when approaching highway emergency violations. Also charged was Britnney Martinez Abreu, 20, of Nashua on an unlawful possession-intoxication violation. They were charged after an incident in Merrimack.

Sebastian Antonio Tavarez, 25, of Manchester was arrested at 7:54 p.m. on Oct. 13 on a felony operating after certified as a habitual offender, operating without a valid license, and driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent charges in Merrimack.

Jennipher Lynne Messina, 37, of Manchester was arrested on a bench warrant at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 13 in Wellington.

Zdrianny Nicol Valdez Guerrero, 22, of Manchester was arrested at 3:16 p.m. on Oct. 13 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge as well as suspension of vehicle registration, uninspected vehicle, unregistered vehicle, and possession of a license required in Manchester.

Nicholas Grueter, 48, of Milford was arrested at 9:27 p.m. on Oct. 12 on DUI, negligent driving, speeding-25 mph over the limit of 55 or less, and driving after revocation or suspension-subsequent charges in Greenville.

Roger David Akoury, 59, of Bedford was arrested at 10:43 p.m. on Oct. 11 on driving after revocation or suspension, transport drugs in a motor vehicle, possession-residual amount, possession of a controlled drug, and two controlled drug: deliver, etc., paraphernalia charges and a suspension of vehicle registration violation. Also arrested was Fadhil Al Jibury, 36, of Allenstown on possession-residual amount, controlled drug: deliver, etc., paraphernalia, felonious use of a firearm, handguns-armed career criminal, and two felon in possession of a dangerous weapon charges. They were arrested after an incident in Londonderry.

Michael Allan Shanahan, 36, of North Chelmsford, MA, was arrested at 3:37 p.m. on Oct. 11 on reckless operation and negligent driving charges as well as yellow-solid line and emergency vehicles; failure to move right violations in Londonderry.

Hunter James McDevitt, 21, of Wakefield, MA, was arrested on a reckless operation charge at 12:02 a.m. on Oct. 11 in Salem.

Ariel Suarez, 34, of Providence, Rhode Island, was arrested at 12:18 a.m. on Oct. 9 on reckless operation and operating without a valid license charges in Nashua.

Troop D Blotter

Thomas John Kosik, 36, of Pelham was arrested at 8:34 p.m. on Oct. 12 on DUI and negligent driving charges after an incident in Tilton.

Ravy Cheam, 54, of Lowell, MA, was arrested at 6:18 p.m. on Oct. 12 on DUI and conduct after an accident charges. Also arrested was Champa Oeun Cheam, 48, of Lowell, MA, on a DUI charge. They were both charged after an incident in Sanbornton.

Lewis Francisco Rosario Gomez, 19, of Manchester was arrested at 12:37 a.m. on Oct. 12 on speeding-21 to 24 mph over the 70 limit, disobeying an officer, and operating without a valid license charges in Canterbury.

Brandon R. Huff, 44, of Wilmot was arrested on a warrant at 6:03 p.m. on Oct. 11 in Wilmot.

A 17-year-old from Canterbury was arrested at 1:15 p.m. on Oct. 11 on driving after revocation or suspension and speeding-16 to 20 mph over the 70 limit charges in Canterbury.

Daniel Christopher Hughes, 29, of Boscawen was arrested at 8:59 p.m. on Oct. 10 on DUI-second offense, transport drugs in a motor vehicle, and possession of a controlled drug charges after an incident in Boscawen.

Travis William Dickinson, 45, of Penacook was arrested on a warrant at 8:55 p.m. on Oct. 10 in Concord.

Tyler J. Prescott, 37, of Hopkinton was arrested on two warrants at 4:07 p.m. on Oct. 10 in Hill.

Thomas Fulweiler, 25, of Northfield was arrested at 1:42 a.m. on Oct. 10 on a DUI charge in Canterbury.

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