The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is reporting that one dirt bike rider has been killed, with another seriously injured, following a collision in Canterbury.
According to witnesses at the scene, a 20-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were traveling in opposite directions when they collided on Sunday. Two family members attempted to give first aid, while another called 911. The two riders were both wearing protective equipment, which included helmets and eye protection.
One of the victims died at the scene, while the other was transported to a local medical facility with life-threatening injuries.
The crash remains under investigation, but authorities believe speed and the riders’ inattention are to blame. The drivers’ identities were not released.
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