The quiet stretch of trail off South Willow Street turned into a scene of urgency just after midnight Thursday, when a crash took the life of 29-year-old Corey Allard. Police say the call came in fast and serious, sending officers rushing toward the Rail Trail in Manchester where the night had already gone wrong.
When first responders arrived, they found an XB-38 dirt bike down and Allard critically injured nearby. The situation was tense. Emergency crews moved quickly, working to stabilize him right there on the trail before rushing him to a local hospital.
For a moment, there was hope. Medics did everything they could, pushing through the early hours with lifesaving efforts. But despite that push, Allard later died from his injuries, leaving behind a sudden loss that’s still settling in.
Authorities have kept details tight as they try to understand what happened. Right now, there’s no clear explanation for what caused the crash. Investigators have not said whether speed, terrain, or any outside factor played a role.
The Rail Trail, often quiet at that hour, is now at the center of an active investigation. Officers are working through the scene, piecing together moments that no one fully witnessed or has yet explained.
Police are asking for help from the public. Anyone who may have been in the area or saw something unusual is being urged to come forward. Even the smallest detail could make a difference as they try to reconstruct the final moments before the crash.
For now, the city waits. A life was lost in the dark hours of the morning, and a family is left with questions that have not yet been answered. Investigators say more information will be shared as they get closer to the truth.
