Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash - Route 125, Kingston

On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the Kingston Police Department began looking for a missing bicyclist in their town. After a search of the area along Route 125 southbound near New Boston Road, Kingston PD found a bicycle and the rider down an embankment off the shoulder of Route 125. The bicyclist was identified as Donna Briggs, age 59, of Derry, NH. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene to render aid. Briggs was pronounced deceased on scene. Based upon evidence on scene, it appears that Briggs was struck from behind by a motor vehicle traveling southbound, which then left the scene. Video from a nearby business shows it was a dark colored vehicle that struck Briggs and that the crash happened at approximately 11:37am.

At the request of the Kingston Police Department, the New Hampshire State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction (C.A.R.) Unit responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation. Due to the collision, Route 125 was closed for several hours while the on-scene investigation occurred. The New Hampshire State Police CAR Unit were assisted on scene by Troopers from the Troop A Barracks, as well as the Kingston Police and Fire Departments.

At this time, it is unknown why the vehicle struck Briggs or why it left the scene. Anyone that may have further information related to this crash, or that were traveling in that area around 11:30am on September 21st, please contact Tr. Eric Torrens 603-545-4396 or email at Eric.M.Torrens@dos.nh.gov.

Update 09/22/2021

On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, through the continued investigation, additional video has been obtained from businesses along the path of travel that it is believed the suspect vehicle took after the crash. Based upon this video (https://youtu.be/lzKxNgEMYpY) and attached still photos, it is believed that the vehicle shown is a blue GMC Yukon manufactured between 2000 to 2006. It has moderate front end damage to the passenger side of the front bumper and hood area. Anyone who has seen this vehicle or who has any information pertaining to this case is asked to please contact State Police Communications at 603-223-4381 or the MCU-TIP Line at 603-628-8477.