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Deadly Boat Crash on the Merrimack; Man Drowns in Manchester
Authorities said the death is not believed suspicious as investigators examine how the jet ski struck the pontoon boat.
- On Sunday, July 26, 2026, 31-year-old Erick Machado of Nashua died after his personal watercraft collided with a pontoon boat on the Merrimack River in Hudson, New Hampshire, according to State Police.
- A preliminary investigation found the collision occurred shortly after 5 p.m. when the jet ski hit the rear of the pontoon boat, throwing Machado into the water where he was struck by the boat's propeller, causing "severe injuries."
- Hudson police and fire departments attempted life-saving measures after 911 calls from the pontoon boat occupants prompted immediate rescue, but officials pronounced the 31-year-old dead at the scene.
- State Police continue to investigate the fatal incident, noting that the death is not currently believed to be suspicious as they examine the circumstances on the Merrimack River.
- Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Trooper Micah Jones at 603-724-8026, as officials have requested the public's assistance while they continue their investigation.
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Nashua man killed in Merrimack River boat crash
As Marine Patrol officers and State Police continued their investigation Monday into a Merrimack River crash involving a personal watercraft and a pontoon boat, Erick H. Machado’s grief-stricken family members and friends were struggling to come to terms with their…
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Man dies after colliding with pontoon boat on Merrimack River
The man, who had been on a "personal watercraft," came into contact with the pontoon boat's propeller, which caused severe injuries to his legs, officials said. The post Man dies after colliding with pontoon boat on Merrimack River appeared first on Boston.com.
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