BEDFORD, NH – A 23-year-old man was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon when he was thrown from his motorcycle near the Merrimack River.
The incident occurred around 2:41 p.m. on the southbound side of Route 3. Authorities said the motorcyclist lost control, resulting in the crash that ejected him from the bike. Witnesses reported that the motorcycle collided with a guardrail before the rider was thrown to the ground.
Emergency responders from the Bedford Fire Department and State Police arrived at the scene shortly after the accident. The injured man was transported to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries. As of now, there's no confirmation on his current condition.
Officials confirmed that southbound lanes of Route 3 were briefly closed for investigation but have since been reopened. State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, and no further details are available at this time.