ROCHESTER, N.H. — Three Maine residents sustained serious injuries in an ATV crash on Friday night around 9:30 p.m.
According to New Hampshire Fish and Game, the operator, carrying two passengers, collided with a closed gate blocking the trail. All three individuals were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Authorities reported that speed and inattention contributed to the incident, and none of the occupants were wearing helmets at the time of the crash. The investigation is ongoing, with Fish and Game reminding ATV operators to use proper safety gear.