Raymond woman dies in Northwood crash

NORTHWOOD – A Raymond woman has died following a motorcycle crash that left her husband seriously injured, town police said. Judith Rae Porter, 52, died shortly after the accident on Route 4, which took place just before 11:30 a.m. yesterday. Her husband, Cornelius Porter, 46, was in serious condition at Concord Hospital, according to authorities. Lt. Glen Drolet of the Northwood Police Department said the Porters had been traveling westbound when traffic in front of them suddenly stopped. As Mr. Porter, who was driving, tried to bring the motorcycle to a stop, the bike went into a skid and then flipped, throwing both from it. Mrs. Porter died shortly after from her injuries. Neither were wearing a helmet. Drolet said police were looking for the vehicle, described as a dump truck-like tractor trailer, which had suddenly come... [read full story]