Alcohol appears not a factor in fatal Rochester Hill Road collision, police say

Scene of the Aug. 24 crash that claimed the life of a Rochester man (Union Leader photo)

ROCHESTER - Rochester Police have provided few details on what may have caused the four-car collision that claimed the life of a Rochester man last month, but on Thursday they did reveal that alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash.
Police are still awaiting the results of a Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team's investigation before determining whether any charges could be forthcoming as a result of the accident on Rochester Hill Road on July 24.
Killed in the four-vehicle collision was Adrian Sharman, 25, of Rochester.
The accident occurred around 6:45 a.m. when police say Tayshawn Sheppard, 19, of Somersworth, was driving a 2023 Acura Integra when he passed over the double-yellow lines as he was heading into Rochester, colliding with three vehicles.
Sheppard and the other two motorists involved in the crash escaped with minor or no injuries, including Pasquale Aiello, 56, and Michael Larose, 50, both of Rochester.
All aspects of the crash remain under investigation. Anyone who may have information that may assist in the investigation is encouraged to contact the Rochester Police Department at (603) 330-7128.