Tilton, NH – A fatal boating crash on Lake Winnisquam has claimed the life of a local man. Thomas Mead, 76, was operating a scull rowing boat when he was struck by a pontoon boat early Sunday morning. According to the New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol, the incident occurred at 6:42 a.m. The pontoon boat was operated by a 17-year-old male, who attempted CPR on Mead until emergency responders arrived.
Responding agencies included the Tilton Police Department, Sanbornton Police Department, Belmont Fire Department, Franklin Fire Department, and Tilton-Northfield Fire & EMS. Mead was transported by ambulance to Concord Hospital – Laconia, where he was pronounced deceased.
The crash remains under investigation. Authorities are asking for anyone with information that may assist in the investigation to come forward. The New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol can be contacted through Sgt. Joshua Dirth at (603) 227-2115 or Joshua.E.Dirth@DOS.NH.GOV.
