Jeffrey Day dies in fatal Litchfield, New Hampshire motorcycle crash

Jeffrey Day dies in fatal Litchfield, New Hampshire motorcycle crash

Fatal Litchfield, New Hampshire motorcycle crash death of Jeffrey Day – Obituary

Jeffrey Day, a 57-year-old man from Londonderry, lost his life Wednesday night after his motorcycle was intentionally hit by a vehicle in Litchfield, New Hampshire. Authorities say the driver, 19-year-old John Burke of Hudson, was under the influence at the time and deliberately drove into Day’s motorcycle.

Burke was arrested on Thursday and appeared in Merrimack District Court to face multiple felony charges including negligent homicide, manslaughter, and aggravated DUI. The crash occurred around 9:17 p.m. on April 30 along Route 102, between Cutler Road and Woodburn Road. Emergency services were alerted via a crash notification system and a 911 call.

Responders from Litchfield, Hudson, and Londonderry found a Toyota Corolla and a Mitsubishi Outlander at the scene, with Day’s motorcycle discovered in nearby woods. Day was located on the roadside and pronounced dead at the scene. Burke suffered minor injuries and was taken to Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. The Mitsubishi driver received treatment on-site and was released.

Investigators, including local police, state police detectives, and crash analysis experts, determined through evidence and witness statements that Burke intentionally caused the crash. The Mitsubishi reportedly crashed while trying to swerve away from the motorcycle.

Burke now faces seven felony counts, such as first-degree assault with a deadly weapon, vehicular assault, reckless conduct, and witness tampering. An autopsy conducted by the New Hampshire Office of the Chief Medical Examiner on May 1 verified Day’s identity and confirmed the cause of death. Officials have yet to disclose the specifics of Burke’s intoxication or reasons for the deliberate act.

Litchfield Police acknowledged the collaborative efforts of Hudson and Londonderry emergency services, state police units, and the medical examiner’s office in their investigation.