After the tragic loss of a Fryeburg Police Officer and a canoer on the Saco River Memorial Day Weekend, WMWV News Director Christian Mower spoke with Conway Fire Chief Stephen Solomon, who is also Chief of the Swift River Rescue Team in Conway, about how to stay safe while enjoying the rivers in the Mount Washington Valley. Listen to the full interview below.
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Ossipee, NH – The driver involved in a fatal accident in Ossipee last Friday has died. This morning Ossipee Police announced that 20-year-old Logan Tyler Dunn of Wakefield Massachusetts succumbed to injuries he sustained when his Jeep Grand Cherokee crashed off of Route 16 near the intersection of Route 171.
Authorities reported that Dunn had failed to negotiate a turn leaving the road way, striking several trees, and rolling the vehicle. Dunn’s Passenger 18-year-old Danielle Benedetto, also of Wakefield Mass., died at the scene of the accident.
A passerby discovered the vehicle early Friday morning, however, the exact time of the accident has yet to be determined.
Speed and alcohol are possible factors in the accident, however, the accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is requested to call the Ossipee Police Department at 603-539-2011.
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Fryeburg, ME – The Fryeburg Police Officer who was injured while searching for a missing canoer has died. According to Fryeburg Police Chief Potvin 20-year-old Fryeburg officer Nathan Desjardins passed away on June 6th at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
On May 27th Desjardins suffered intensive head trauma when he and another officer where thrown from their boat when it struck something in the water. The officers were headed to join the Maine Warden Service on a search for 38-year-old Jennifer Bousquet of South Berwick Maine, who had gone missing that day while canoeing. Bousquet’s body was recovered about 300-400 yards from where she was last seen on May 30th.
The Other injured officer Dale Stout was released from Central Maine Medical Center a few days after the accident.
In a press release sent out yesterday Chief Potvin said “In the course of a police officer’s responsibilities, they expose themselves to very real risks and dangers every day. Members of the Fryeburg Police Department are deeply saddened by the tragic death of our colleague. We offer our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family, fellow colleagues and friends of Nathan.”
The Chief continued saying “During this extremely difficult time of mourning the loss of one of my own, I have to find the words and strength to inspire my officers, to motivate them and reassure them that together we will be okay and still have a job to do. I ask that you keep Officer Desjardin’s family in your thoughts and prayers as well as our law enforcement and first responder community during this extremely difficult time.”; ”
On behalf of your fellow brothers and sisters at Fryeburg Police; rest in peace buddy, we’ll take it from here.”
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Photo by Melissa Emerson via the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
Albany, NH – A truck caught fire on Route 16 in Albany Sunday. According to the Conway Fire Department at 1:38 in the afternoon, crews were called to Route 16 just north of Monkey Trunks where a 2001 Chevy 1500 that had caught fire on.
The owner of the vehicle told authorities that the truck caught fire and he attempted to put it out with 4 extinguishers to no avail. He then moved the vehicle away from his garage and it was left under the power lines off the side of the road. Luckily the wires were only slightly damaged.
Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the flames and clear the scene by 2:15pm. The North Bound Lane of Route 16 was closed while crews worked on the fire.
The driver of the vehicle was evaluated by EMS crews for smoke and dry chemical exposure.
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Ossipee, NH – There was a Fatal car accident in Ossipee this weekend.
According to Ossipee police 20-year-old Logan Tyler Dunn of Wakefield Mass, was headed southbound on Route 16 near the intersection of Route 171, when he failed to negotiate a turn. Authorities say his 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee left the road, struck several trees, and overturned.
Dunn was extricated, and flown by D.H.A.R.T. to Maine Medical Center in Portland where he is listed as in critical condition. The passenger 18-year-old Danielle Benedetto, also of Wakefield Mass, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A passerby discovered the vehicle at 5:19am Friday, however, the exact time of the accident has yet to be determined. Speed and alcohol are possible factors in the accident, however the accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is requested to call the Ossipee Police Department at 603-539-2011.
The Center Ossipee Fire Department, Care Plus Ambulance, NH State Police and Wakefield Police department assisted.
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News Director Christian Mower Talks River Safety With Conway Fire Chief & Swift River Rescue Chief Stephen Solomon
After the tragic loss of a Fryeburg Police Officer and a canoer on the Saco River Memorial Day Weekend, WMWV News Director Christian Mower spoke with Conway Fire Chief Stephen Solomon, who is also Chief of the Swift River Rescue Team in Conway, about how to stay safe while enjoying the rivers in the Mount Washington Valley. Listen to the full interview below.
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Driver Involved In Fatal Ossipee Rollover Dies From Injuries
Photo courtesy of Ossipee Police
Ossipee, NH – The driver involved in a fatal accident in Ossipee last Friday has died. This morning Ossipee Police announced that 20-year-old Logan Tyler Dunn of Wakefield Massachusetts succumbed to injuries he sustained when his Jeep Grand Cherokee crashed off of Route 16 near the intersection of Route 171.
Authorities reported that Dunn had failed to negotiate a turn leaving the road way, striking several trees, and rolling the vehicle. Dunn’s Passenger 18-year-old Danielle Benedetto, also of Wakefield Mass., died at the scene of the accident.
A passerby discovered the vehicle early Friday morning, however, the exact time of the accident has yet to be determined.
Speed and alcohol are possible factors in the accident, however, the accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is requested to call the Ossipee Police Department at 603-539-2011.
Fryeburg Officer Injured During River Rescue Dies From Injuries
Fryeburg, ME – The Fryeburg Police Officer who was injured while searching for a missing canoer has died. According to Fryeburg Police Chief Potvin 20-year-old Fryeburg officer Nathan Desjardins passed away on June 6th at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
On May 27th Desjardins suffered intensive head trauma when he and another officer where thrown from their boat when it struck something in the water. The officers were headed to join the Maine Warden Service on a search for 38-year-old Jennifer Bousquet of South Berwick Maine, who had gone missing that day while canoeing. Bousquet’s body was recovered about 300-400 yards from where she was last seen on May 30th.
The Other injured officer Dale Stout was released from Central Maine Medical Center a few days after the accident.
In a press release sent out yesterday Chief Potvin said “In the course of a police officer’s responsibilities, they expose themselves to very real risks and dangers every day. Members of the Fryeburg Police Department are deeply saddened by the tragic death of our colleague. We offer our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family, fellow colleagues and friends of Nathan.”
The Chief continued saying “During this extremely difficult time of mourning the loss of one of my own, I have to find the words and strength to inspire my officers, to motivate them and reassure them that together we will be okay and still have a job to do. I ask that you keep Officer Desjardin’s family in your thoughts and prayers as well as our law enforcement and first responder community during this extremely difficult time.”; ”
On behalf of your fellow brothers and sisters at Fryeburg Police; rest in peace buddy, we’ll take it from here.”
Truck Fire Closes Part Of Route 16 In Albany
Photo by Melissa Emerson via the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
Albany, NH – A truck caught fire on Route 16 in Albany Sunday. According to the Conway Fire Department at 1:38 in the afternoon, crews were called to Route 16 just north of Monkey Trunks where a 2001 Chevy 1500 that had caught fire on.
The owner of the vehicle told authorities that the truck caught fire and he attempted to put it out with 4 extinguishers to no avail. He then moved the vehicle away from his garage and it was left under the power lines off the side of the road. Luckily the wires were only slightly damaged.
Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the flames and clear the scene by 2:15pm. The North Bound Lane of Route 16 was closed while crews worked on the fire.
The driver of the vehicle was evaluated by EMS crews for smoke and dry chemical exposure.
Names Of Those Involved In Deadly Ossipee Accident Released
Photo courtesy of Ossipee Police
Ossipee, NH – There was a Fatal car accident in Ossipee this weekend.
According to Ossipee police 20-year-old Logan Tyler Dunn of Wakefield Mass, was headed southbound on Route 16 near the intersection of Route 171, when he failed to negotiate a turn. Authorities say his 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee left the road, struck several trees, and overturned.
Dunn was extricated, and flown by D.H.A.R.T. to Maine Medical Center in Portland where he is listed as in critical condition. The passenger 18-year-old Danielle Benedetto, also of Wakefield Mass, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A passerby discovered the vehicle at 5:19am Friday, however, the exact time of the accident has yet to be determined. Speed and alcohol are possible factors in the accident, however the accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is requested to call the Ossipee Police Department at 603-539-2011.
The Center Ossipee Fire Department, Care Plus Ambulance, NH State Police and Wakefield Police department assisted.