DERRY, NH – A 61-year-old local resident lost his life Sunday evening following a serious single-motorcycle crash on Island Pond Road.
Emergency Response
Derry Police responded to a report of a severe accident near 71 Island Pond Road at approximately 5:23 p.m. on Sunday.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel located the single motorcycle involved and immediately initiated life-saving measures on the driver. He was rushed via ambulance to Parkland Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Victim Identified
Authorities have officially identified the deceased driver as Christopher Chick, 61, of Derry. No other vehicles or individuals were involved in the collision.
Road Closure and Investigation
Island Pond Road was completely shut down for several hours Sunday evening while accident reconstruction investigators processed the scene. The roadway has since been fully reopened to traffic.
The exact cause of the crash remains under active investigation by the Derry Police Department.
