MANCHESTER – Youseff Mahgoub, 23, of Bedford, was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 293 during the early-morning hours of June 24.

According to State Police, Mahgoub, who was driving a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500, crashed just before 1:30 a.m. As a result of the impact, he was thrown over a guardrail and landed on the bank of the Merrimack River.

The incident reportedly happened near the Exit 5 off-ramp. Bystanders said they saw the motorcycle on its side and could hear Mahgoub yelling for help.

Mahgoub was ultimately rescued by a Manchester Fire Department boat team and taken to an area hospital where he was listed in critical condition.

All aspects of the crash remain under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has additional information is asked to contact Trooper Isaiah Acquaye at Isaiah.J.Acquaye@dos.nh.gov or at 603-223-4381.