Teen motorcyclist from Douglas killed in NH crash

A motorcyclist from Douglas was killed in a crash on Friday, April 17 in Campton, New Hampshire.

Police in Campton identified the victim as Elias Alexandro Ramos, 18, of Douglas. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

The crash occurred shortly before 11 a.m. on Route 3. The initial investigation indicates Ramos was traveling north on a Honda motorcycle when it went off the road and into a guardrail, police said. He was thrown from the motorcycle.

It appears speed or alcohol were not factors in the crash, according to police. Ramos wore a helmet, although it may not have been properly worn, police said.

The crash remains under investigation.

Ramos was due to graduate from high school in the spring. He had dreams of becoming a mechanic, according to his older brother, Alexander.

“He was so mature for his age, already having the next couple of years planned out,” said Alexander in an email to the Telegram & Gazette.

On a GoFundMe page he created to help with family expenses after his brother’s death, Alexander wrote of the way Elias would bring joy and laughter to those around him.

“Elias had a gift for making people smile, and he was always there to help anyone in need,” he wrote.