Missing Berlin Motorcyclist Found Dead After Shelburne Crash
Police say preliminary evidence points to a single-vehicle crash with no signs of other vehicles, a finding that shows how rural crashes can go undiscovered for days.
Overview
- The rider was identified as 41-year-old Wesley Grondin of Berlin and was found dead at a tree line off Route 2 in Shelburne after a crash that occurred on July 4.
- A private searcher located Grondin and called police at 10:10 p.m. on Thursday, ending a multi-day missing person inquiry.
- New Hampshire State Police and Berlin Police say initial on-scene evidence indicates the motorcycle crossed the center line, struck a post and came to rest in the woods.
- Authorities are treating the incident as a single-vehicle crash and say the investigation remains active; officials have not released a final cause of death or autopsy results.
- The gap between the July 4 crash and the Thursday discovery highlights how off-road or wooded crash sites can delay detection and may depend on coordinated searches or tips from the public.