Claremont man ID'd as victim in Unity motorcycle crash

Staff reports 5:40 a.m.
Monday, October 18, 2021 5:42 am

Claremont man ID'd as victim in Unity motorcycle crash

UNITY - Police have identified the victim in a Saturday motorcycle accident as a 50-year-old Claremont man.

John Wittemann died when his motorcycle crashed on 2^nd NH Turnpike in Unity around 4:50 p.m.

A preliminary investigation indicates Wittemann's motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve, possibly due to speed, officials say.

The State Police were assisted at the scene by the Unity Fire Department and Golden Cross Ambulance.

This crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Trooper Eric Fosterling via Troop C dispatch at (603) 223-8494, or by email at Eric.J.Fosterling@dos.nh.gov.