CONTACT:
Conservation Officer Alex Marcoux
603-271-3361
October 31, 2026
Fremont, NH– On Saturday, October 31, 2026, shortly after 2:00 p.m., New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Conservation Officers were notified of an ATV accident that occurred on the Rockingham Recreational Trail located in Fremont, NH. The operator involved was eventually identified as David Febres, 55, of Dracut, Massachusetts.
Upon arriving at the scene, a Conservation Officer with New Hampshire Fish and Game met with Fremont Police Officers and members of the riding party. Febres was removed from the scene by Fremont Fire Department. Febres was then transported by Boston MedFlight to Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH, via helicopter. Despite life-saving measures, Febres was pronounced deceased while at the hospital.
The accident is still being investigated at this time. New Hampshire Fish and Game would like to remind all riders to be cautious when operating, and take factors such as operating experience, trail conditions, weather, and time of day into consideration. For further information on safe operation of an OHRV please visit the NH Fish and Game website at https://www.wildlife.nh.gov.