Raymond motorcyclist dies when his bike veers of Rt. 101, strikes tree

EXETER - A Raymond motorcyclist died on Sunday when his bike veered off Route 101 and crashed into a tree, police say.

The accident occurred around 10:20 a.m. as Kiel Forgitano, 25, of Raymond was headed west in Exeter, A preliminary investigation revealed that Forgitano lost control of his Aprilia motorcycle and veered off the roadway, west of exit 9. Witnesses stopped to assist and provide medical aid to Forgitano until he was transported to Exeter Hospital where he succumbed to his injures a short time later.

The cause of this crash appears to be excessive speed; however, all aspects of this case remain under investigation. If you witnessed the crash, or have any information regarding any of these events, please contact Trooper William Bohnenberger at William.F.Bohnenberger@dos.nh.gov.