Motorcycle Crash, Manchester - Interstate 93

Manchester, NH – On April 13, 2022 at approximately 6:36PM, Troopers from the New Hampshire State Police Troop B Barracks, along with fire and EMS personnel from the Manchester Fire Department, responded to the report of a single motorcycle crash on the 101 westbound ramp to I-93 southbound in the City of Manchester.

Upon arrival, Troopers identified a 2006 Yamaha R6, Color: Blue, lying in the breakdown lane heavily damaged. Troopers were then able to locate the operator and sole occupant of the motorcycle identified as Tanner Smith, Age: 20, Auburn, NH.

Smith was lying down an embankment approximately 100 yards from the motorcycle. Preliminary investigation indicates Smith failed to negotiate the curve of the on ramp from 101 westbound to I-93 southbound, lost control and struck the guardrail where he was subsequently ejected from the motorcycle.

Personnel from the Manchester Fire Department transported Smith to the Elliot Hospital for serious injuries sustained from the crash. Speed appears to be a factor in this crash, however, all aspects remain under investigation and anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Trooper H. Gula at Henry.F.Gula@dos.nh.gov or 603-227-2175.