Man killed in motorcycle crash in South Hampton
On Saturday, at approximately 12:24 p.m., troopers from the New Hampshire State Police Troop-A barracks responded to a motorcycle crash in the area of Route 150 and Evans Road in South Hampton. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6 was traveling northbound on Route 150, just south of Evans Road, when the operator lost control and was ejected from the motorcycle.
The operator, Dakota Chaisson, age 19 of West Newbury, Massachusetts, was transported to the Seabrook Emergency Room on Lafayette Road, where he was pronounced dead. Based on witness statements and evidence at the scene, it appears that speed was a factor; however, all aspects of the crash remain under investigation by State Police.
Anyone with information pertaining to this crash is asked to contact Trooper Andrew Goulet, NH State Police, Troop-A at 603-223-8490, or via email at andrew.goulet@dos.nh.gov.