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ROCHESTER - Rochester Police today arrested a Somersworth man in the July 24 crash on Rochester Hill Road that claimed the life of a Rochester man.
Tayshawn Sheppard, 19, of Somersworth, was charged with negligent homicide in connection with the death of Adrian Sharmen, 25, of Rochester.
Sheppard was also charged with vehicular assault, reckless operation, speeding, criminal mischief, yellow/solid line violation and unlawful passing on left.
The accident occurred on July 24 around 6:45 a.m. in the area of 78 Rochester Hill Road where police say Sheppard 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.
Sheppard was released on PR bail and is scheduled for a Probable Cause hearing in Rochester District Court on Dec. 16.
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