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City man arrested after crashing into officer protecting parade route

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NORTHWOOD - A Rochester man was arrested on felony reckless conduct and other charges after he crashed his motorcycle into a police officer working a safety detail for the town's Memorial Day parade.

The incident unfolded following attempts by Stafford Police to stop the motorcycle around 10:15 a.m., after they spotted a 2003 Honda motorcycle traveling through their town driving recklessly.

The motorcycle continued at a high rate of speed through Strafford and crossed into the town of Northwood where it continued down Bow Lake Road toward Route 4. As this occurred, Northwood Police had shut down vehicular traffic along Route 4 as a Memorial Day Parade was concluding.

The Strafford Police Department terminated their pursuit due to dangerousness, although the reckless driver was last observed turning westerly onto Route 4 at a high rate of speed, without any officers in pursuit, according to a statement from the Dept. of Safety.

While Northwood Police officers remained along Route 4, in position for the safety of the parade, one Northwood police officer was able to hear the motorcycle accelerating toward them. In response, the officer stepped into the westbound lane of travel in an effort to signal for the motorcycle operator to stop. Rather than yielding, the motorcycle continued ahead and struck the Northwood Officer, who was seriously injured.

The operator of the Honda, Logan Goodwin, 21, of Rochester, suffered minor abrasions and was medically cleared at the scene of the crash.

The Officer was transported to the Concord Hospital for medical treatment. They are listed in stable condition.

Due to the severity of the incident, Northwood Police requested assistance from the New Hampshire State Police. Members of Troop A responded, along with the New Hampshire State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit. Also assisting were members of the Northwood Police Department, Strafford Police Department, and the Northwood Fire Department. A portion of the westbound travel lane remained closed for several hours while the scene was processed by investigators.

Goodwin was arrested by the Strafford Police Department on charges of Reckless Conduct (B Felony), Disobeying a Police Officer, and Operating without a Motorcycle License. He is being held at the Strafford County House of Corrections until his arraignment laster today.

Due to the actual crash taking place in Northwood, Goodwin is also charged out of the Rockingham County Superior Court. For that sequence of events, Goodwin is charged with 2nd Degree Assault (B Felony), and Reckless Conduct (B Felony). His scheduled arraignment for the second set of charges is also set for today.

All aspects of this case remain under investigation. If you witnessed the crash, or have any information regarding any of these events, please contact Sergeant Brian Ross at Brian.J.Ross@dos.nh.gov or (603)931-2738.

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