MANCHESTER, N.H. — A motorcyclist is in extremely critical condition after a crash on I-293 North early Wednesday morning.
At approximately 1:30 a.m., authorities received reports of a motorcycle abandoned in the roadway near Granite Street on the off-ramp from I-293 North. Upon investigation, responders discovered that the rider had been ejected over the guardrail and fell approximately 65 feet, landing on the bank of the Merrimack River after colliding with trees.
The rider, the only occupant of the motorcycle, suffered catastrophic injuries, including multi-system trauma. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene just before 2 a.m.
Witnesses reported a significant police presence and saw a motorcycle on its side in the roadway. The scene was cleared, and the exit was reopened around 4 a.m.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident. Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.