Londonderry Motorcyclist Severely Injured During I-93 Crash

CONCORD, NH — Interstate 93 north was closed for about two hours on Wednesday after a motorcycle accident on the northbound side of the highway that sent a woman to the hospital with critical injuries, according to New Hampshire State Police.

Around 10:20 p.m., state troopers were told about a crash in the area of Mile Marker 73.2 on I-93 in New Hampton involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck, according to Sgt. Irwin Malilay of Troop D in Concord. The pickup truck, a 1999 Ford F-350, was driving in the right-hand lane, at about 55 miles per hour, with its hazard lights flashing, due to unknown mechanical issues, he said. The motorcycle, which was driving “at a high rate of speed,” crashed into the rear of the pickup truck.

“The roadway curved to the right gradually prior to where the crash occurred,” Malilay said.

Victoria Lapusata, 27, of Londonderry, was tended to by New Hampton EMTs and police, who were the first to arrive at the crash.

“She suffered serious bodily injuries after colliding with the pickup truck and falling from the motorcycle,” Malilay said. “She was transported to Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth in critical condition. The other people involved in the crash were not injured.”

The Interstate was closed for about during the investigation. Malilay said New Hampton police, firefighters, and EMS, as well as Ashland fire and EMS assisted state troopers.

“All aspects of this crash remain under investigation at this time,” he said.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Trooper Kenneth McGrath at 603-227-0088 or email Kenneth.T.McGrath@dos.nh.gov.

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