Traffic & Transit
Nashua Man Dies After Motorcycle Accident In Derry
Michael Cabot of Nashua was killed on Ashleigh Drive in a single motorcycle on Saturday. This is the third motorcycle fatality in a week.
DERRY, NH — Derry police, and fire responded to Ashleigh Drive on Saturday for a report of a motorcycle accident with injury.
When responding officers arrived about 11:45 p.m., they found a motorcycle near the entrance to Walmart. Officers located a 2004 Harley Davidson on its side next to the guardrail.
The male operator was on the ground and in the woods. Derry Police Capt. Vern Thomas said it appeared the motorcyclist was thrown over the guardrail and into the woods due to the impact of the crash.
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The operator had multiple injuries and was rushed to the Parkland Medical Center by Derry Fire where he succumbed to his injuries.
Police identified the victim as Michael Cabot, 36, of Nashua.
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Initial investigation determined that the crash involved a single motorcycle, which was traveling eastbound on Ashleigh Dive. The motorcycle struck the eastbound curb, causing the motorcycle and operator to strike the guardrail.
Friday Forrest Emra was killed in a single motorcycle accident in Manchester. Emra was a well-known barber at Shears and Gears barbershop in Derry.
Wednesday Paige Parkinson a passenger on a motorcycle was killed when the bike she was on lost control in Manchester and struck a parked car. The 23-year-old male operator of the motorcycle survived the crash, police have not released his identity.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Derry Police Department.