Tamworth, NH – Two motorcyclists were injured this afternoon after a crash involving a Tamworth Police Department cruiser on Page Hill Road.
According to New Hampshire State Police, the collision happened at approximately 3:28 p.m. Saturday when Officer Peter Beede, 51, allegedly made a U-turn in his police cruiser and struck a 2025 Kawasaki motorcycle driven by Peter Anastos, 28, of Laconia. The impact caused another motorcyclist, David Gilson, 28, of Ashland, to lose control of his 1999 Triumph motorcycle and leave the roadway.
State Police said both Anastos and Gilson allegedly suffered injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Beede was not hurt.
Authorities report that no charges have been filed at this time, and the incident remains under investigation. Trooper Leart Bakraqi of Troop E is leading the inquiry and urges anyone with information to contact him at Leart.Bakraqi@dos.nh.gov.
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