LACONIA, N.H. — Three people were killed and a fourth suffered life-threatening injuries after two motorcycles collided late Saturday night in Laconia, New Hampshire.
The crash happened shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2026, on Route 3 in the Weirs Beach area near Funspot and The Looney Bin Bar & Grill. Laconia Police Chief Matthew Canfield said two motorcycles carrying four people were involved.
The people killed were identified as Cameron Mosher, 28, of Dennis, Massachusetts; Miles Collette, 32, of Gilford, New Hampshire; and Jeanine Fereshetian, 33, of Laconia, New Hampshire. All three were pronounced dead at the scene.
A fourth victim, an adult woman whose identity was not released, was transported by medical helicopter to Concord Hospital with life-threatening injuries. WMUR later reported that she remained in intensive care.
What Happened in the Laconia Motorcycle Crash?
Police said the two motorcycles appeared to have been traveling in opposite directions when they collided. The preliminary investigation indicates the crash was an apparent head-on collision.
Responding officers found two motorcycles down in the roadway along with a significant debris field. One of the motorcycles caught fire following the collision. Investigators said each motorcycle appeared to have been carrying an operator and a passenger.
The crash occurred near Funspot and The Looney Bin, but police emphasized that neither business was involved in the collision.
Three Victims Die at the Scene
Emergency crews attempted to assist the victims after the collision. Three people were ultimately pronounced dead at the scene.
The victims were identified as:
- Cameron Mosher, 28, of Dennis, Massachusetts
- Miles Collette, 32, of Gilford, New Hampshire
- Jeanine Fereshetian, 33, of Laconia, New Hampshire
Mosher was a six-year employee of the Dennis Department of Public Works, according to officials in the Massachusetts town. Dennis officials said the community was mourning his death.
Fourth Victim Critically Injured
The fourth person involved in the crash was an unidentified woman who was flown to Concord Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police had not initially released additional information about her identity or medical condition. Later reporting indicated she remained in intensive care.
Investigation Continues
Laconia police continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash. Authorities are examining whether factors including speed or impairment contributed to the collision.
Police have also been seeking additional video footage from the area to help investigators reconstruct what happened before the motorcycles collided.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have cautioned that the preliminary details could change as more evidence becomes available.
Funeral and memorial arrangements for Cameron Mosher, Miles Collette and Jeanine Fereshetian were not available in the latest reports reviewed. Any confirmed arrangements will be announced by their respective families or funeral homes.