CONCORD, N.H. – A 42-year-old bicyclist was killed late Monday night after colliding with an SUV on Interstate 93 near Exit 14 in Concord, according to New Hampshire State Police. The victim, identified as Keerati Nakklee of Concord, was riding an electric bicycle at the time of the crash.
Authorities reported the collision occurred shortly before 9 p.m. as Nakklee attempted to cross the highway near the top of the exit ramp. An SUV was merging onto the ramp when it struck the bicyclist. Emergency personnel quickly responded to the scene, and Nakklee was transported to Concord Hospital. Despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The impact forced state police to temporarily close Exit 14 as investigators documented evidence and reconstructed the crash. The closure lasted several hours before the roadway was reopened to traffic. Officials confirmed that the SUV driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. No charges have been filed at this time.
State Police emphasized that electric bicycles are not permitted on New Hampshire highways. Unlike motor vehicles, e-bikes are not subject to registration, licensing, or insurance requirements, making them unsuitable and unsafe for high-speed traffic zones. Authorities noted that attempting to ride or cross with e-bikes on interstate highways poses extreme risks, not only to riders but to motorists as well.
The tragedy has sparked renewed discussions in Concord about road safety and the challenges posed by the rising popularity of electric bicycles. While e-bikes are widely praised as affordable and environmentally friendly, officials stress that they must be used in appropriate settings such as city streets, bike paths, and designated lanes. Highways and interchanges, they warn, are designed exclusively for motor vehicles and present deadly hazards to cyclists.
The investigation into the crash remains ongoing. State Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has dash camera footage from the area to come forward. Investigators hope additional evidence will help clarify the sequence of events leading up to the collision. For now, the community of Concord mourns the loss of Keerati Nakklee, whose death stands as a sobering reminder of the dangers posed when bicycles and motor vehicles intersect on roads where they are not meant to share space.