CORNISH, N.H. — A 70-year-old bicyclist was struck by a car on Route 12A on Wednesday, April 30, and suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Michael Hamel of Ascutney, Vermont, was traveling northbound on an e-bike and signaled a left-hand turn onto the Cornish Windsor covered bridge. At the same time, a Nissan delivery van operated by John Webster, 55, of Hartland, Vermont, was coming off the bridge, stopped at the stop sign and turned left, striking Hamel.
He was transported to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon by Windsor Ambulance with serious injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening.
Cornish Police, Cornish Fire, Cornish Rescue Squad, as well as Windsor Fire and Ambulance, responded to the scene. Windsor Police, along with the New Hampshire State Police, also assisted.
The investigation is ongoing. Any witnesses are asked to contact Chief Hackett at 603-543-0535 or [email protected].
Cornish Police remind motorists that bicyclists, pedestrians and motorcycles are prevalent this time of year on roadways. Please use extra caution and share the road.
—KATLYN PROCTOR, EAGLE TIMES STAFF
